Trump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One
President Trump said he originally asked the emir of Qatar if he could borrow one of the country’s 747 jets to temporarily use as Air Force One before the leader offered to gift the jet to the United States. “I called up the head of Qatar, a highly respected guy, great guy, young handsome guy,”...
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What happenedTrump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One.
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CenterTrump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One
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Trump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One
President Trump said he originally asked the emir of Qatar if he could borrow one of the country’s 747 jets to temporarily use as Air Force One before the leader offered to gift the jet to...
