Sunday, May 11, 2025

Jet, No Jet 🛩️

Politico:
“The possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use as Air Force One is currently under consideration between Qatar’s Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense, but the matter remains under review by the respective legal departments, and no decision has been made,” he said.

The aircraft in question is worth $400 million, ABC reported, and was set to be announced during Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East. A person familiar with the situation said no announcement is planned for Trump’s visit.
Just to be clear:
A U.S. official with direct knowledge of the plan confirmed there had been talks about the emir of Qatar gifting the plane to Trump to use as Air Force One. And a former U.S. official familiar with the situation said the talks involved the Qatari defense ministry and the Pentagon. Both were provided anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak about the issue, which is sensitive.
And then: The Constitution is just something the Democrats use to deny Trump what he is due as ruler of the world.

Something tells me Qatar is going to get cold feet: The attention today is a gift to Democrats.
Article I, Section 9, Clause 8:

“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.”

Seems pretty clear that a $400 million “air palace” from a foreign emir qualifies.

The corruption is brazen.
This has all the earmarks of another Trump debacle. Especially if it finally changes the narrative. Stay tuned.
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1 comment:

  1. ntodd8:13 PM

    The dodge that the DoD's getting it still won't hunt. Congress had to pass a resolution authorizing the president to accept the Statue of freaking Liberty, they damn well need to do that for an ostensibly critical government/defense asset.

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