President Trump defends acceptance of Boeing 747 from Qatar
President Trump chided an ABC News reporter for framing a question about a Boeing 747 gifted to the Department of Defense by Qatar as a personal gift to him. Trump defended the acceptance of the jet as a necessary and cost-effective decision due to delays in the production of new presidential planes by Boeing.
Key Points
- The Boeing 747 was offered to help bridge the gap while new presidential planes are being produced
- Trump defended the acceptance of the jet as a cost-effective decision
Pros
- Accepting the gifted jet saves the government money on expensive maintenance of the current fleet
- Qatar's gesture of providing the jet is seen as a sign of good faith in light of the US's support for the country and other Middle Eastern nations
Cons
- Some may perceive the acceptance of the jet as a personal gift to President Trump