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Sen. Mullin: Plane from Qatar ‘Has Been in Negotiations’ Under Biden Administration
Posted on 5/18/25 at 8:55 am
Posted on 5/18/25 at 8:55 am
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) pointed out that talks regarding Qatar giving the United States a plane to temporarily replace Air Force One began under the Biden administration.
In an interview on CNN, Mullin pointed out that the U.S. needed a temporary replacement for Air Force One since President Donald Trump was “flying around on a 40-year-old plane.”
“Here’s what’s interesting to me, what the media isn’t telling you — what no one’s talking to you about, is the same 747 has been in negotiations for a year,” Mullin said. “The Biden administration is the one that started these conversations. It didn’t start underneath the Trump administration. Why? Because we need a back-up for Air Force One.”
“The President of the United States is flying around on a 40-year-old plane, and there is no back-up for it,” Mullin continued. “The back-up we had, the air frame started having structural issues. No one’s discussing that part.”
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Posted on 5/18/25 at 8:58 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
Conversations started with the Biden admin is extremely weak wording.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:05 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
Did someone forget to tell Boeing we need a backup plane?
Strange that we have to rely on Qatar for a plane.
Strange that we have to rely on Qatar for a plane.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:06 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
So Biden was negotiating for a just to be given to the Trump library?
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:06 am to TBoy
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So Biden was negotiating for a just to be given to the Trump library?
You poor smooth brained clown.Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:08 am to TBoy
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So Biden was negotiating
The only thing Biden was negotiating a year ago was his bedtime.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:09 am to TBoy
LowTboy jumps the shark again. TDS is a crippling disease
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:10 am to Jbird
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You poor smooth brained clown.
I don’t think it’s fair to insult either clowns or people with smooth brains by comparing them to low-TBoy.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:10 am to Azkiger
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Conversations started with the Biden admin is extremely weak wording.
You couldn't understand what he was trying to convey?
This post was edited on 5/18/25 at 9:11 am
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:10 am to PsychTiger
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I don’t think it’s fair to insult either clowns or people with smooth brains by comparing them to low-TBoy.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:12 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
I don't get why this is a big deal. Any gift to the President is a gift to the United States. I learned this in Civic many years ago.
ETA.
The handling of gifts given to the President of the United States from foreign countries is governed by specific laws and regulations, primarily the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act of 1966. Here's a breakdown:
* General Rule:
* The U.S. Constitution's Emoluments Clause restricts federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without congressional consent.
* In practice, most gifts from foreign officials are considered gifts to the U.S. government, not to the individual.
* Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act:
* This act allows federal employees, including the President, to accept gifts of "minimal value" as defined by the General Services Administration (GSA).
* Gifts exceeding this minimal value are considered property of the U.S. government.
* The President can choose to purchase these gifts at fair market value if they wish to keep them personally.
* Disposition of Gifts:
* Gifts that the President and First Lady do not retain are typically transferred to the National Archives and become part of presidential library collections.
* Domestic Gifts:
* Gifts received from domestic sources are handled differently, and the President has more discretion in how they are disposed of.
In essence, while the President may receive many gifts, especially from foreign dignitaries, strict rules are in place to prevent any potential conflicts of interest. Most of those gifts become property of the United states government.
ETA.
The handling of gifts given to the President of the United States from foreign countries is governed by specific laws and regulations, primarily the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act of 1966. Here's a breakdown:
* General Rule:
* The U.S. Constitution's Emoluments Clause restricts federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without congressional consent.
* In practice, most gifts from foreign officials are considered gifts to the U.S. government, not to the individual.
* Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act:
* This act allows federal employees, including the President, to accept gifts of "minimal value" as defined by the General Services Administration (GSA).
* Gifts exceeding this minimal value are considered property of the U.S. government.
* The President can choose to purchase these gifts at fair market value if they wish to keep them personally.
* Disposition of Gifts:
* Gifts that the President and First Lady do not retain are typically transferred to the National Archives and become part of presidential library collections.
* Domestic Gifts:
* Gifts received from domestic sources are handled differently, and the President has more discretion in how they are disposed of.
In essence, while the President may receive many gifts, especially from foreign dignitaries, strict rules are in place to prevent any potential conflicts of interest. Most of those gifts become property of the United states government.
This post was edited on 5/18/25 at 9:17 am
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:13 am to La Place Mike
quote:Because idiot's think the library will be rolling around the country in it.
I don't get why this is a big deal. Any gift to the President is a gift to the United States. I learned this in Civic many years ago.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:14 am to GeauxGutsy
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Strange that we have to rely on Qatar for a plane
Well Boeing has been building the new AF1 for the past 15 years…. Apparently they either cannot turn it out or like sucking on the government contract or both…
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:14 am to imjustafatkid
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You couldn't understand what he was trying to convey?
I understand why weak phrasing is used.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:16 am to Azkiger
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I understand why weak phrasing is used.
So you could understand?
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:18 am to imjustafatkid
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So you could understand?
Yes.
Just because someone is on my side of the fence doesn't mean I'm automatically going to think every argument they field is intelligent or logical.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:24 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
What’s sad is the wealthiest nation on earth has a piece of shite plane for the President
We should be on a rotation of a new plane every 10-15 years tbh
We should be on a rotation of a new plane every 10-15 years tbh
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:27 am to Azkiger
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Yes.
Just because someone is on my side of the fence doesn't mean I'm automatically going to think every argument they field is intelligent or logical.
Pointing out that this deal has been in the works longer than Trump has been in office seems pretty clear to me.
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:30 am to RohanGonzales
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Pointing out that this deal has been in the works longer than Trump has been in office seems pretty clear to me.
Did Trump negotiate/close a deal or receive a gift?
Posted on 5/18/25 at 9:34 am to La Place Mike
A gift to the US? Let's compare and contrast. The statue of liberty is a gift you can visit at any time. You will never step foot in that plane. He plans on keeping it for himself. No other president will use it. It's a bribe.
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