The president also said the U.S. is considering lifting sanctions on Syria and that ‘very good things [are] happening’ in nuclear negotiations with Iran
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The president also said the U.S. is considering lifting sanctions on Syria and that ‘very good things [are] happening’ in nuclear negotiations with Iran |
By Danielle Cohen
Facing ethics scrutiny over his decision to accept a $400 million luxury jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One, President Donald Trump defended the move on Monday, calling it a “very nice gesture” made out of gratitude for U.S. security assistance.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office during an executive order signing, Trump said he believed the Qataris offered the plane because the U.S. has “helped them a lot over the years in terms of security and safety.” Trump said of Qatar as well as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, “We keep them safe. If it wasn’t for us, they probably wouldn’t exist right now.” |
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