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The Qatari government is not our friend, cooperates with Iran and its proxies, and funds terrorism and pro-terror propaganda around the world."
The right-wing radio host Erick Erickson wrote on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend
If the initial reports are factual, I think it's concerning. Qatar is not our friend."
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's staunchest allies, told PoliticoRespectfully, sir, as a businessman, some people may look at this and say, have you ever been given a gift worth millions of dollars and then not—"
Scott continued pressing Trump, sayingIt's not a gift to me, it's a gift to the Department of Defense,
Trump shot backWhat do you say to people who view that luxury jet as a personal gift to you?"
Scott asked after Trump saidBut, of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law. And we commit ourselves to the utmost transparency and we will continue to do that."
She addedAir Force Once is more than just a plane – it’s a symbol of the presidency and of the United States itself,
the senators said in a joint statement
UAE’s investment in Trump crypto and Qatar’s gifting of a plane is nuclear grade graft.”
He added