Wire›2026 05 02›Trump S Qatari Gifted Jet Is Set To Become New Air Force One As Soon As This Sum

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Trump’s Qatari-gifted jet is set to become new Air Force One as soon as this summer

The Qatari-gifted jet intended to become the new Air Force One is set to be ready for the role as soon as this summer. Qatar gifted President Donald Trump the jet last year after he complained about the current state of Air Force One. The gift was accepted over widespread backlas

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Trump’s Qatari-gifted jet is set to become new Air Force One as soon as this summerThe Qatari-gifted jet intended to become the new Air Force One is set to be ready for the role as soon as this summer. Qatar gifted President Donald Trump the jet last year after he complained about the current state of Air Force One. The gift was accepted over widespread backlas
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