Trump Flies on New Air Force One Jet Gifted by Qatar
President Trump took his first flight on the new Air Force One, a luxury Boeing 747, on Wednesday. Mr. Trump’s decision to accept the jet from Qatar has prompted ethical concerns from lawmakers.
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