MARKETSSTORY 609· JUNE 19, 2026

Trump Accepts $400 Million Qatar Jet as New Air Force One, Igniting Ethics Battle

President Donald Trump has accepted a $400 million aircraft from Qatar to serve as the new Air Force One, a decision that has triggered immediate charges of ethical misconduct. Critics argue the arrangement creates an unresolved conflict be

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