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US Air Force on arrival at Fiumicino Airport on April 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy.
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President Donald Trump on Monday said Qatar made a “very good gesture” by offering 747 US aircraft to act as a air force, accusing the need for such a donation for the delay in the manufacturer Boiling.
“I think it happened to the plane, this is what we are very disappointed, that it took so long to build a new Air Force, we have a military-age for 40 years,” Trump told the White House, referring to the presidential ecraft, which is currently a modified version of the two-storey 747.
“You look at some Arab countries and planes they parked near the United States plane, it’s like another planet.”
The White House spokesman said CNBC that this week would not be presented or accepted by the “gift” of the plane, while Qatar said “transfer of the aircraft for temporary use” are being considered by the US Department of Defense.
Trump who is also Ready to visit Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates This week he stated that “a lot was respected by the leadership and leader of Qatar.”
“They knew about (production delays) because they buy Boeings, they buy a lot of Boeing, and they knew about it, and they said we would like to do something. And if we could get 747 as a contribution to our defensive department used for several years while we are building others.
“I could be a stupid person and say” no “, we don’t want a free plane,” he continued, saying it was worth an “astronomical” amount to maintain planes.
Trump added he He would not use the plane after leaving the post and that he would be included in his presidential library.
Ali al-Ansari, the media of Qatar to the US, said CNBC: “Possible transfer of the aircraft for temporary use as a air force is currently being considered between the Qatar Ministry and the US Ministry of Defense, but the case remains considered by the relevant legal departments, and no decision has been made.”
Reports that the Katar government can quickly prepare for the submission of the US Boeing 747 in the US quickly caused political excitementWith some opposition legislators who claim this step, it will be unconstitutional and potentially subjected to the White House with foreign intervention or espionage.
The White House press secretary Caroline Levita stated CNBC: “Any gift provided by foreign government is always accepted in full compliance with all the current laws. The Presidential Administration is striving for complete transparency.”
