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In reply to the discussion: The plane being a White Elephant gift is the funniest turn this saga could have taken [View all]slightlv
(7,436 posts)26. or get one of his tech bros to buy it for him!
But then, we'd STILL get stuck with upgrade and maintenance costs. trump never spends any of his own money.
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The plane being a White Elephant gift is the funniest turn this saga could have taken [View all]
demmiblue
May 2025
OP
It's not that funny if the tax payer foots the bill. I'm betting we will end up doing it.
Autumn
May 2025
#1
Well, maybe he shouldn't fly anywhere if the current Air Force One is in such bad shape
Walleye
May 2025
#6
As someone posted yesterday, let him have the plane, but restrict its access to the Newark Aiport only.
spooky3
May 2025
#15
If he takes the plane as his private property after stepping down, will it hasten his departure?
BadgerMom
May 2025
#37
It's going to take two and a half years and $100 million to make it useful as Air Force One.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
May 2025
#39
These people are so rich they can pore 500mil into an airplane and dump it without much thought
uponit7771
May 2025
#43