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34. Thank the do-nothing GOP Congress for this

Sat Jun 20, 2026, 10:24 AM

Jun 20

Sen Jon Ossoff said it best -
"He (Trump) is a disgraced president, humiliated on the world stage by his failed war, raking in billions for himself and his family while making you pay more for gas, for groceries and for healthcare."

"And if you want to help defeat his trump-puppet opponent, its electjon.com"

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Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 19 OP

Which US taxpayers' paid for................................ Lovie777 Jun 19 #1

Trump calls it "Free Air Force One" because he gets to keep it. sop Jun 19 #4

If Democrats win the presidency and Congress in 2028, I hope the invoke the emoluments clause for this. Lonestarblue Jun 20 #23

Someone like Trump is the reason the Emoluments Clauses were written into the Constitution. sop Jun 20 #25

Thank the do-nothing GOP Congress for this mdbl Jun 20 #34

At the very least, the next Democratic President should impound the plane, and require Trump to pay for it. patphil Jun 20 #35

I don't think he will be able to use it once he's done Historic NY Jun 21 #41

It will have to undergo another expensive refitting ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 21 #46

The retro fit is said to be close to a BILLION$$,then it will have to be taken out Bengus81 Jun 21 #40

He should be present with the BILL cash before its delivered. Historic NY Jun 21 #42

I hope it flies right up his big fat butt. marble falls Jun 19 #2

I prefer in the ground... Resistance1 Jun 19 #18

I would not want him to die before he's been in jail. I want to see Congressional Committees look into this "gift". marble falls Jun 19 #21

Dying would put an end to any official investigations; there has to be a full accounting of this man's crimes. sop Jun 20 #26

There'd be plenty of room. SergeStorms Jun 20 #24

thanks to Boeing and it's delays msongs Jun 19 #3

Don't put the blame on Boeing-- TOFU IzzaNuDay Jun 20 #22

"Boeing management that capitulated to Trump's demands." sounds like blame on boeing to me msongs Jun 20 #37

It's not a secure plane. Normal AF-1s are built for security *first*. Tim S Jun 19 #5

It's akin to adding a sun roof to a car underpants Jun 20 #28

Counter measures that may or may not work Historic NY Jun 21 #43

The letter-spacing is terrible Auggie Jun 19 #6

Agreed PJMcK Jun 19 #14

Waste, fraud, abuse. Sneederbunk Jun 19 #7

It's a 747-800 passenger version with a lavish interior. Thats all it is. Its not bigger than any other 747-8 Cheezoholic Jun 19 #8

Imagine how many tacky gold gewgaws are in that "lavish interior." sop Jun 20 #27

Qatar didn't want it because it's too big for many airports RainCaster Jun 20 #33

It looks like it can operate out of 26 US airports. Angleae Jun 21 #39

Doesn't mention Stewart International NY Historic NY Jun 21 #44

I noticed the billion conversion cost for the free 400 million $ bribe jet Submariner Jun 19 #9

The very last paragraph at the OP link has this - BumRushDaShow Jun 19 #10

Lowball means LIE Historic NY Jun 21 #45

If a Democrat wins the Presidency in 2028, Trump needs to be presented with a bill for all the work done on his plane. patphil Jun 19 #11

Be A Shame If It Didn't Get The Kinks Out Yet. ColoringFool Jun 19 #12

This is the POS going down those stairs! sheshe2 Jun 19 #13

The timing his briliant! Not the best look following the Iran war fiasco. Martin68 Jun 19 #15

The symbolism of this makes me sick to my stomach Politicub Jun 19 #16

He sure is spending a lot of our money on Figarosmom Jun 19 #17

This should never had been accepted. Resistance1 Jun 19 #19

Does it have a Ball Room? Historic NY Jun 19 #20

I suspect that there is a room inside that could be called that. OldBaldy1701E Jun 20 #29

Air Farts One. Put on your emergency mask in the event of fumes. twodogsbarking Jun 20 #30

Anyone offering squares on when it will be dragged into a hanger for an emergency procurement overhaul? EarthFirst Jun 20 #31

How much damage did Qatar get in the war? IronLionZion Jun 20 #32

AF1 my lily white azz Katcat Jun 20 #36

Spelled Farce wrong. truthisfreedom Jun 20 #38