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Lonestarblue

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

Sat Jun 20, 2026, 07:05 AM

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That plane belongs to US taxpayers after all the work we paid for, and Trump should not be allowed to keep it. It was obviously a bribe.

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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 3 hrs ago #41

It will have to undergo another expensive refitting ... JustABozoOnThisBus 1 hr ago #46

The retro fit is said to be close to a BILLION$$,then it will have to be taken out Bengus81 6 hrs ago #40

He should be present with the BILL cash before its delivered. Historic NY 3 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 18 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 3 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 11 hrs ago #39

Doesn't mention Stewart International NY Historic NY 3 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 3 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 20 hrs ago #36

Spelled Farce wrong. truthisfreedom 15 hrs ago #38