Qatar, Trump and Chuck Schumer
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Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP firebrand senators are among those voicing discomfort with the deal.
The clip, recorded in 2017 at the height of the Saudi-led blockade of Qatar, directly contradicts Trump's current praise for the country's leadership.
ABC News reported on Sunday that Trump was ready to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar that can be used as Air Force One. The report was met with swift criticism from Democrats and even some MAGA loyalists, with many calling the gift a “bribe.”