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An Oklahoma senator claimed during a CNN interview that discussions around the plane dated back to the Biden administration.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump secured economic exchanges with Qatar worth $1.2 trillion, a figure which includes a historic order for Boeing airliners.
The luxury jet needs a security overhaul. That usually takes a few years, meaning it might not be ready until Trump is out of office. Shortcuts could create national security risks.
The order will support 154,000 U.S. jobs annually, the White House said.
The luxe Boeing 747 has been described as a ’flying palace’ complete with two full bathrooms, nine lavatories, a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, multiple lounges and a private office.
The 787 Dreamliner built in South Carolina is among 210 jets Qatar Airways will buy as part of a $96 million deal; critics blast 'gift' to Trump
The president has based most of his argument for obtaining the Air Force One substitute on one condition — and it just got contradicted in the report.
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The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring a Boeing 747 that could be used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump, four sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.