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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump slams journalist for question on Qatari jet, calls him 'terrible'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) slammed a journalist after he questioned the former about the Pentagon modifying a Qatar Boeing 747 jet. During a press briefing following his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a journalist from NBC asked Donald Trump about the Pentagon modifying a Qatari Boeing 747 into a future Air Force One. The US President responded by calling the journalist 'terrible' and asked him to leave the room. The question from the NBC journalist comes after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the US has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar. Accusing the reporter of diverting from more pressing issues, including racist laws against white farmers in South Africa and violence, the US President suggested that NBC and Brian Roberts, parent company's CEO and chairperson, should be investigated for their operations. He further went on to term the network a 'disgrace'. 'What are you talking about? ...What are you talking about? You know... You need to get out of here... What does this have to do with Qatari Jet...? They are giving the United States Air Force a jet, and it's a great thing... We're talking about a lot of other things, and NBC is trying to get off the subject of what you just saw. You are a terrible reporter. Number one, you don't have what it takes to be a reporter. You are not smart enough.' He further said, 'You ought to go back to your studio at NBC, because Brian Roberts and the people that run that place, they ought to be investigated. They are so terrible in the way you run that network. And you are a disgrace. No more questions from you.' CNN previously reported that the acceptance of the aircraft complied with the US laws and regulation, further adding that the defence department will ensure the aircraft is equipped properly for Trump to use in his presidential role. Taking to Truth Social, his private social media platform, Trump wrote, 'The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/ Department of Defence, NOT TO ME! It is a gift from a nation, Qatar that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeing, which are very late on delivery, arrive.'
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"You need to get out of here. You're a disgrace": Donald Trump erupts at reporter over Qatari jet question
In a sharp exchange at the White House, former US President Donald Trump berated an NBC journalist for asking about the Qatari government's donation of a Boeing 747 aircraft to the United States Air Force. The confrontation occurred during a media appearance with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa . 'What are you talking about? ...What are you talking about? You know... You need to get out of here... What does this have to do with Qatari Jet...? They are giving the United States Air Force a jet, and it's a great thing... We're talking about a lot of other things, and this NBC is trying to get off the subject of what you just saw,' Trump snapped. He did not stop there. 'You are a terrible reporter. Number one, you don't have what it takes to be a reporter. You are not smart enough,' he added, dismissing the journalist's question entirely. 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They are so terrible in the way you run that network. And you are a disgrace. No more questions from you.' Live Events He then pivoted to defending the Qatari aircraft deal: 'But for you to go on to a subject about a jet that was given to the United States Air Force, which is a very nice thing. They also gave USD 5.1 trillion worth of investments in addition to the jet.' Trump later clarified on Truth Social that the aircraft was not a personal gift but a diplomatic gesture: 'The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defence, NOT TO ME! It is a gift from a nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One , until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive.' Legal and ethical storm The jet, estimated at $400 million when new, was accepted by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon confirmed. It is currently housed in San Antonio, Texas. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell assured that the transfer adheres to all applicable US laws. 'The Defense Department will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered,' he said. Despite the official line, Democratic lawmakers have raised alarms. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called the move 'a dark day in history,' and added, 'the president of the United States of America officially accepted the largest bribe from a foreign government in American history.' He continued, 'The unprecedented action is a stain on the office of the presidency and cannot go unanswered.' Senators Mazie Hirono and Tammy Duckworth also weighed in. Duckworth said the retrofitting costs could exceed $1 billion and that the US has no need for the aircraft, given it already possesses two fully functional Air Force One planes. Operational and security challenges Experts say the 13-year-old luxury jet will need extensive security upgrades. These include missile defence systems, encrypted communications, and other high-level modifications if it is to be used for presidential travel. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Senate, 'Any civilian aircraft will take significant modifications. We will make sure we do what's necessary to ensure security of the aircraft.' However, the Pentagon has not disclosed how much these changes would cost or how long they would take. The broader Air Force One programme has been beset by delays and rising costs. Boeing received a $3.9 billion contract in 2018 to build two new jets, but delivery has been pushed to 2027, three years behind schedule. The programme has also accrued $2.4 billion in cost overruns. Trump toured the Qatari aircraft earlier this year at a Florida airport. While he says Qatar offered the jet as a gift, CNN reported the Trump administration had first approached Qatar with interest in acquiring a 747 for official use. Reuters revealed that L3 Harris Technologies has been tasked with overhauling the plane. The government of Qatar has not raised any objections or concerns regarding the aircraft handover. Trump, for his part, dismissed any ethical doubts and called it 'stupid' not to accept the aircraft. Still, the gesture remains politically charged. As lawmakers debate legality and optics, the United States moves ahead with plans to transform a royal jetliner into a temporary symbol of presidential power. Whether it flies as Air Force One remains to be seen — but the turbulence has already begun.
Times of Oman
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"You need to get out of here": Trump slams reporter for asking about Qatari jet
Washington DC: Dismissing questions about the Pentagon's recent announcement to modify a Qatari Boeing 747 as a future Air Force One, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed the NBC reporter who made the question, calling him "terrible" and "not smart enough" to do his job. Trump, during a tense meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House, accused the reporter of diverting attention from more pressing issues, such as the violence and racist laws against white farmers in South Africa. The US President suggested that NBC and Brian Roberts, its parent company's CEO and chairperson, should be investigated for their operations, branding the network a "disgrace". "What are you talking about? ...What are you talking about? You know... You need to get out of here... What does this have to do with Qatari Jet...? They are giving the United States Air Force a jet, and it's a great thing... We're talking about a lot of other things, and this NBC is trying to get off the subject of what you just saw. You are a terrible reporter. Number one, you don't have what it takes to be a reporter. You are not smart enough," Trump erupted following the reporter's question on the jet. "You ought to go back to your studio at NBC, because Brian Roberts and the people that run that place, they ought to be investigated. They are so terrible in the way you run that network. And you are a disgrace. No more questions from you," he further stated. He defended the Qatari gift, adding, "But for you to go on to a subject about a jet that was given to the United States Air Force, which is a very nice thing. They also gave USD 5.1 trillion worth of investments in addition to the jet." As per CNN, citing a Defence Department spokesperson, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth had accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar that, after undergoing extensive modifications for security and mission readiness, is expected to be used by President Trump. Earlier, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the acceptance of the aircraft, stating that the transfer complies with all US laws and regulations and noted that the Defence Department will ensure the aircraft is properly equipped to serve in a presidential transport role, CNN reported. Sharing a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump earlier stated that the jet was "NOT TO ME!" but "a gift from a nation." "The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defence, NOT TO ME! It is a gift from a nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive," Trump stated. According to The Hill, the value of the plane is estimated at USD 400 million, which Qatar's royal family had offered as a gift to the United States.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
‘You're a terrible reporter:' Trump retaliates at NBC journalist asking about Qatari jet
Watch When questioned about the United States Air Force receiving a Qatari jet, Trump called the NBC journalist 'a terrible reporter, and 'a disgrace.'
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Defense Dept. accepts Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One use
The Pentagon on Wednesday took possession of a Qatari luxury jet sought by President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One. Trump has praised Qatar for offering the $400 million plane to his administration, but a raft of national security experts panned the idea, saying it raises significant cost and security concerns, while members of Congress have questioned whether the deal is ethical.
