Qatar, Trump and Air Force One
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AlterNet on MSN'This is a bribe': Trump buried for saying Qatar jet would save American taxpayers' moneyPresident Donald Trump reiterated Tuesday that the jet gifted to him by Qatar is being given to the United States Air Force and the Department of Defense, suggesting that it would save American taxpayers money.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that "I am announcing a hold on all DOJ political nominees, until we get more answers" about a jumbo jet gift from Qatar.
US President Donald Trump signed a host of economic and bilateral cooperation agreements in Saudi Arabia as he kicked off a four-day Middle East trip with a focus on dealmaking with a key Mideast ally.
Trump would like the Defense Department to use the plane while he is in office and then have it donated to his presidential library and foundation.
Trump is in talks to accept a luxury Boeing 747 as a gift from the royal family of Qatar, a move CT Sen. Chris Murphy opposes.