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22. Don't put the blame on Boeing-- TOFU

Sat Jun 20, 2026, 06:10 AM

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At the time the replacement AF1 contract was up for negotiation, Boeing had the capacity to build the AF1 from scratch on its existing 747 assembly line. But Trump browbeat Boeing into buying two new, yet mothballed 747’s — built to be certified for commercial use. So Boeing has to now factor the price of stripping out the entire 747 interior, then rebuild to USAF certification. The two are not the same. On a firm fixed price contract.

If there are people to blame is Trump, and the Boeing management that capitulated to Trump’s demands. Boeing employees working this project got a raw deal.

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

Which US taxpayers' paid for................................ Lovie777 Friday #1

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

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

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

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

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

I don't think he will be able to use it once he's done Historic NY 2 hrs ago #41

It will have to undergo another expensive refitting ... JustABozoOnThisBus 25 min ago #46

The retro fit is said to be close to a BILLION$$,then it will have to be taken out Bengus81 5 hrs ago #40

He should be present with the BILL cash before its delivered. Historic NY 2 hrs ago #42

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

I prefer in the ground... Resistance1 Friday #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 Friday #21

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

There'd be plenty of room. SergeStorms Yesterday #24

thanks to Boeing and it's delays msongs Friday #3

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

"Boeing management that capitulated to Trump's demands." sounds like blame on boeing to me msongs 17 hrs ago #37

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

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

Counter measures that may or may not work Historic NY 2 hrs ago #43

The letter-spacing is terrible Auggie Friday #6

Agreed PJMcK Friday #14

Waste, fraud, abuse. Sneederbunk Friday #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 Friday #8

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

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

It looks like it can operate out of 26 US airports. Angleae 10 hrs ago #39

Doesn't mention Stewart International NY Historic NY 2 hrs ago #44

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

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

Lowball means LIE Historic NY 2 hrs ago #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 Friday #11

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

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

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

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

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

This should never had been accepted. Resistance1 Friday #19

Does it have a Ball Room? Historic NY Friday #20

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

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

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

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

AF1 my lily white azz Katcat 19 hrs ago #36

Spelled Farce wrong. truthisfreedom 14 hrs ago #38