CNN named the Trump administration as the initiator of the purchase of the Boeing 747 from Qatar.
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- CNN named the Trump administration as the initiator of the purchase of the Boeing 747 from Qatar.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has launched an initiative on the possibility of acquiring a Boeing 747 to use it as Air Force One, contrary to statements that Qatar itself donated this aircraft to Trump. CNN reported this on May 20, citing sources.
"Trump has instructed his envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, to compile a list of viable aircraft," the TV channel reports.
According to the interlocutors of the publication, initially it was about renting an airplane, and not about its direct purchase. However, Trump has repeatedly described the potential deal as a gift from the Qatari royal family.
People familiar with the negotiations told the TV channel that the deal is still being discussed by lawyers of both sides, and the cost of the aircraft is estimated at $ 400 million, but sources suggest that the price for the US president will be less.
The Axios news portal reported on May 12 that Congressman from the US Democratic Party Richie Torres demands to launch an investigation into President Trump's plans to accept a Boeing 747-8 worth about $400 million as a gift from the royal family of Qatar for use as the presidential Air Force One aircraft.
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