Trump Contemplates Free Qatari Jet in Post-Presidency Plans

Monday, May 12, 2025, 1:21 pm

Former President Donald Trump delivered seemingly contradictory remarks on a lavish Qatari jet offer—declaring he wouldn’t use it once out of office yet also suggesting it would be foolish to refuse. Critics and amused onlookers alike can’t help but wonder if the perks of power come with unexpected baggage.

nationalpost.com / Trump plan to accept free plane from Qatar to replace Air Force One raises ethical, security concerns

Trump tried to tamp down some of the opposition, saying the $400 million plane would be donated to his future presidential library when his term ends

torontosun.com / Trump says he won’t use Qatari jet after leaving office

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not use a luxury jet being offered by the Qatari government after leaving office amid criticism over his administration’s consideration of using the plane as the next Air Force One. “It’s not a gift to me; it’s a gift to the Department of Defense,” Trump…

globalnews.ca / Trump says he would be a ‘stupid person’ not to accept free jet from Qatar

The president says he plans to use the jet to replace Air Force One until he leaves office in January 2029, but not afterward.

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