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.
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Here are 5 takeaways from Trump’s first major foreign trip to the Middle East
President Trump was greeted like royalty during his four-day trip to the Middle East, his first major foreign trip of this second term, where it was all about business deals and not moral leadership.
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Republicans voice concern over Trump’s support for a new Air Force One from Qatar
In a rare break with the president, some inside the GOP are expressing concern over the potential national security risks of accepting a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar to replace Air Force One.
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Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar’s luxury plane
Experts tell NPR the gift violates the Foreign Emoluments Clause and raises questions about what Qatar might expect from Trump in return. It’s not clear whether critics in Congress can stop it from happening.
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Opinion: Air Force One and the great pillowcase plunder
Journalists with sticky fingers: NPR’s Scott Simon talks about items missing from Air Force One, prompting the White House Correspondents Association to remind reporters to leave these things be.
