Qatar Force One

President Trump is in the Middle East on the first major
international trip of his second term. At the same time, a
firestorm has erupted over his plan to accept a $400 million
luxury airplane from the Qatari government.


Today, Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent, explains how
the free plane may set a problematic precedent — and what Qatar
might expect in return.


Guest: Maggie Haberman, a White House
correspondent for The New York Times.


Background reading: 


Republicans on Capitol Hill seem unlikely to challenge
President Trump, as he courts gifts and pushes guardrails.

When pressed on the ethical implications of accepting a
luxury jet, Mr. Trump said only someone “stupid” would turn down
such an offer.



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Photo: Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times


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