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Trump’s Gift Jet Makes Debut | Auckland News
Trump’s first ride on the newly gifted Air Force One—a $400M Boeing 747 from Qatar—was no ordinary flight. Decked out like a flying palace with leather-bound books, gold-rimmed dishes, and a full brunch, the jet made its debut flying to North Dakota for a Theodore Roosevelt museum opening. While critics raised eyebrows over security, ethics, and the $1B+ cost to upgrade it, Trump defended the gift as a patriotic upgrade from aging planes. Originally presented as a temporary loan, the Qatari gift now officially serves as the president’s new ride—coming just as the official Air Force One…
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