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Miles Archer

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4. And on #2, in the Arab world, one also cannot question the motivation behind the gift
Thu May 15, 2025, 07:15 AM
May 2025

I just can't wrap my head around an "altruistic gift" from the Arab world, with zero ulterior motives.

Also, "respect" is a two way street.

A "greatly insulted" Arab probably wouldn't understand the concept of not accepting a "gift" because it is in direct opposition to the laws that govern our country. You cannot "give" a president a $400 million plane.

America's going to be "greatly insulted" if Trump accepts it.

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-plane-2671999862/

Among the demands, Roth recalls, was Trump's signature "abundance of gold" as well as marble.

"Even the seat buckles received a 24-carat coating," Forbes reported. Trump also asked for a "big TV, with a great sound system, to watch movies." He also reportedly loved the idea of having his Trump family crest stitched into the headrests, the report continued.

But one request Roth found "unusual."

"An area in the galley for Oreos,” Roth recalled to Forbes while laughing. “I said to him, ‘Mr. Trump, really?’ He goes, ‘I love Oreos.’”

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