The U.S. accepted Qatar’s gift of a Boeing 747 to serve as the new Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday, despite the ethical quandaries and potential constitutional violations it entails.

President Trump has brushed off any concerns about the appearance of accepting the $400 million gift despite objections from Democrats and some Republicans.

Trump argued the gift was not being made to him personally but rather to the Department of Defense. It will later be transferred to Trump’s presidential library when he leaves office.

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    Later when they find a hidden camera (because god knows they’re not going to check before taking it out for a spin to his favourite golf course):

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    It will later be transferred to Trump’s presidential library when he leaves office.

    How many copies of mein kampf do we need to house?

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      I doubt that he can either german or read well enough. But he may have quite a few copies of a special picture book version there instead, like with 1984, the handmaid’s tale & animal farm.

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    I’m GLAD we cut VA Benefits to be Able to Afford the Security Overhaul required for this Gift to Trump!