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Trump says U.S. needs Qatari plane after Boeing delays

May 26, 2025 6:00 AM

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump

justified his plans to accept an airplane as a gift from the

Qatari royal family, arguing that Boeing's ( BA ) delays in delivering

a new Air Force One make it a practical decision.

He also added that U.S. has kept Qatar and other Gulf states

safe and has no plans to fly the plane for personal reasons

after he leaves office.

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