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The Trump administration is set to accept a luxury plane from the Qatari royal family that will be retrofitted and used as Air Force One during his second term, two people familiar with the agreement told CNN: cnn.it/4mcO4JE

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Will THIS be the corrupt action that finally breaks the MAGA cult following? He says kids can't have as many dolls and pencils this year but he's getting a new plane from a foreign government? How is this even legal?

My late Mom & I, both Dems, were excited 10 years ago that Hillary announced she was running. We had high hopes we'd have our first woman POTUS. She was then livid every time CNN cut away from one of Hillary's speeches to an empty podium awaiting Trump. CNN helped Trump win and normalized him since.

we have non-serious "leaders" in roles they are not interested in actually filling-they are all non-compliant, not following protocol-texts unsecure & not being archived-defunding & killing biden's good work-infrastructure? chip's/drug prices/keeping us safe?

he treats this honorable role as president as a job to entertain him-he is not a serious leader of a world power-he exploits and denigrates all we stand for-has not done anything to improve our lives-he killed Biden's drug lowering cost &wants to take credit for it-signing something else similar?

why? This is insane-How is this cost effective? How is this not corruption 101? a waste of our tax payer money, we still have to pay to keep any plane he uses ready to take off, etc. fuel, he flaunts wealth while telling families strollers are going to cost more-suck it up buttercup-

Umm…doesn’t the US already have two functional 747s that are designated as AF1 when POTUS is aboard? Aside from the massive ethical and legal issues of accepting this plane, the cost to retrofit it to military standards is literally a waste of money. Where’s DOGE?

“No Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State" - Article I, Section 9, U.S. Constitution

Covering up the reality, the Qatari govt says this is a govt-to-govt arrangement, not a personal one. Anybody think he won’t treat that plane like secret govt documents and take it with him when he leaves office?

Article I, Section 9, Clause 8: .. And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.

Not happening. A lot of electronics, missile countermeasures, communication equipment, and security facilities are required. Would take years. Special 747s are currently being built for delivery in 2027/2028 by Boeing.

CNN, could you possibly normalize this open bribery any more? There is nothing normal or ethical about this. It is a plane for his personal use and one that he and/or his family can use after he's out of office. This is bribery and you are treating it like it is something that happens every day.

However one attempts to justify this - it is corruption pure and simple! And! But me no buts! The idea that the aircraft will be ‘donated’ to the Trump Foundation in 2029 cannot, given the short life span, disguise corruption!

You may want to do some actual journalism and state this is a direct violation of Article 1, Section 9 of the what was the Constitution. But as long as he’s good for ratings CNN will continue to boot lick Trump.

And CNN doesn't think it's important to point out to their audience in the caption that this will be illegal. There's no other media company whose brand has been more damaged by Trump than CNN but they still won't stop coddling him.

It’s not just pathetic—it’s treason cruising at 30,000 feet. A foreign government gifting the current president a luxury jet isn’t diplomacy—it’s a payoff with wings. If a Democrat pulled this, Fox News would’ve declared martial law by now. But since it’s Trump? Silence. #BribeForceOne

No mention that this is stunning corruption in the headline. No mention this is a blatant violation of the Emoluments Clause. No mention that it’s a massive, idiotic security breach. Why should I even click on the article when it’s obvious you’re missing what is newsworthy about this?

The Foreign Emoluments Clause (Article I, Section 9, Clause 8) of the Constitution requires that Congress approve/disapprove any president accepting such a gift from a foreign power. Congress, do your job! If Trump gets away with this obvious example of corruption, it's on you!

If it takes years to 'harden' the aircraft, install security, comms, electronics....etc and he rushes it. Maybe the half-assed plane would have an "unfortunate incident" while his ass is riding it? I wish I had 2 pencils. 😑

Hey it seems you guys forgot to mention the part where it's illegal, unconstitutional, and blatantly corrupt. Honest mistake though I'm sure!

Are they paying for the upkeep, too? What are they getting in return for this "gift". If it was any other president, the opposition would be up in arms. Why do people continue to suck up to him? How is this gov for the people?

“In a clear violation of the emoluments clause of the Constitution… “ You fuckers are not doing your job when it comes to headlines

The statement "we deserve a government without corruption" reflects a widespread sentiment about the importance of ethical and accountable governance. Corruption erodes public trust, hinders economic development, and undermines democratic processes. A government free from corruption is crucial.

Constitutionally wrong, not to mention this will negate all his buddy's waste and fraud crusade because the cost for this will be immense, and parts may have to be imported (tariffs).Time and processes will be on our side,he's naturally short on that.

Sooooo much for AMERICA FIRST and AMERICA MADE hey Mr President Scum. What a tosser and hypocritical wanker. Will spin it & bullshit around to justify but you can’t even go with your own supposed country building national security policies. Just cause he wants the finest things like he is royalty.