US EditionMike Pence says it's a 'bad idea' for Trump to accept a Qatari jet for use as Air Force One
- Former Vice President Mike Pence condemned President Trump’s proposal to acquire a $400 million luxury aircraft from Qatar to serve as the new Air Force One.
- Pence argued the jet offer raised constitutional issues and security concerns due to Qatar’s history of supporting groups like Hamas and Al Qaeda.
- Several Republicans, including Sen. Roger Wicker, joined Pence in opposing the gift, while Trump defended it as a free, transparent transaction to replace the 40-year-old plane.
- Trump called critics 'World Class Losers!!!' and stated refusing the jet would be 'stupid,' asserting it benefits the Pentagon without cost.
- Pence urged Trump from his Indiana home to reconsider, emphasizing that accepting the Qatari jet could jeopardize presidential security and intelligence needs.
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Pence Fears Terrorist Link to Trump’s $400 Million Qatar Plane Gift
Former Vice President Mike Pence has urged President Donald Trump to reject Qatar‘s offer of a $400 million jumbo jet to replace Air Force One amid fears it could jeopardize the commander-in-chief’s safety. In an interview with Meet the Press host Kristen Welker, Pence said he was concerned that Qatar supports Hamas, and that the Arab kingdom has supported Al Qaeda. The White House has rebuffed opposition to the offer, indicating that Trump will…
Mike Pence says it's a 'bad idea' for Trump to accept a Qatari jet for use as Air Force One
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that President Donald Trump should not accept a luxury jet from Qatar to use as the next Air Force One, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker that the move would raise security and constitutional concerns.
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