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wajali.bsky.social • 4 days ago

So, Trump accepted a BRIBE

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/pentagon-says-accepted-qatars-gift-luxury-megajet-trumps-use-rcna208300

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suzb.bsky.social•4 days ago

If you commit a crime out in the open it's still a crime. A "transparent" or obvious crime.

auldtwa.bsky.social•4 days ago

the wretched thing. If he has already given the goodies to Qatar, (say, Eric's deal), last year's supreme court decision would say this is a "tip" or a "token of appreciation" rather than a bribe. Snyder v. United States.

auldtwa.bsky.social•4 days ago

Does the deal include the transfer to the "presidential library?" If not, we can hope the doing security fixings outlast the presidency. It would be LOVELY if it wasn't ready and the next Democratic president got to use it. Though, because expensive to run, it would probably not be used.

itismashagain.bsky.social•4 days ago

Who will clean all that dried semen on that plane?

ctrltxquilting.bsky.social•3 days ago

Are they actually going to paint Air Force One on it? He may think that is too plebeian for him.

missgelato.bsky.social•3 days ago

(Its a trap)

summerbreeze0102.bsky.social•3 days ago

They’re gonna remote control it right into the bottom of the ocean lmfao

missgelato.bsky.social•3 days ago

🫡 off we go into the wild blue yonder...

bisonblaine.bsky.social•4 days ago

It's not a bribe to Trump IF #DozzzingDonny is forbidden from riding in it. Turn that 747 in to a giant garbage show that picks up trash from US embassy in the world.

maquisard2.bsky.social•4 days ago

lahiker.bsky.social•4 days ago

A bribe that will require a lot more money to make it work. But that will be taxpayer money, not Trump money, so he doesn’t care.

anenigma4truth.bsky.social•3 days ago

Did you know that technology is so sophisticated today that a tiny screw in anything can hold a device for destruction? They make pacemakers presently that are the size of a grain of rice.
I will NOT pay for any modifications for a plane. Trump is a billionaire, he can pay for it.

ljohnnie60.bsky.social•4 days ago

one of many...

swingstatepsydoc.bsky.social•4 days ago

Well, yes, but it was a bribe that he really, really wanted! (My POTUS doesn't go for lame bribes. He only does the very best bribes. Very high-class bribes. Like Palace of Versailles meets Caesars Palace level bribes.)

meggin-around.bsky.social•4 days ago

As long as tRump is on the maiden voyage….

scparks50.bsky.social•4 days ago

I want to scream from a rooftop—Congress, what is WRONG with you, letting Trump trample THE Constitution again? Aaaargh

maryguiden.bsky.social•4 days ago

Have they even had a chance to respond to this?

figmore.bsky.social•3 days ago

Wadr Mr Ali, it should be PALPABLE to everyone that the reason he's"champing at the bit"to covet&own this"PFP/QPQ"+ALL bribes, not bc he craves to"FLY"in his own $400mil.dol jet, NO,his only interest is to auction this"POS"off to one of his"OLEAGINOUS-BILLIONAIRE-MAGA-DONORS"for 💲DBL the"REAL"value?

bohunkhusker.bsky.social•4 days ago

The SENATE OKs the money for its Revamp....

Will they? They have the power NOT TO.

THEY.APPROVE.THE MONEY.

myronlo.bsky.social•4 days ago

The first thing he is going to do is to get that thing painted the colors of his desired AF1 plane. This is all about ego and showmanship.

catlady68.bsky.social•4 days ago

But Biden was old.

coughlinbrett.bsky.social•4 days ago

Without Congressional approval it’s illegal.

tim1960ad.bsky.social•3 days ago

Ewwww they have concerns. when does concerns = impeachment and jail time?

sometimespdx.bsky.social•4 days ago

Qatar single-handedly bringing down a US president by overtly offering an enormous bribe and the president, his advisors, and the GOP taking the bait. (hopeful thinking)

kevindoessomegood.bsky.social•4 days ago

Wouldn't it be super fun if he takes off and finds out it's actually some kind of deeply disturbing booby trapped Saw movie escape room scenario?

ljamesnc.bsky.social•4 days ago

He SOLICITED the bribe.

When will Americans say #enough? #impeach. #remove. #convict.

fredgrott.bsky.social•4 days ago

plane will be ready in 2027 or 2028...so we are paying $1billion in modifications to get an Air Force One at the same damn time as the other Air Force One...where is this magical other $1billion coming from?

educ8tusall.bsky.social•4 days ago

He sure did

phatosas.bsky.social•3 days ago

I know some would argue that Democrats shouldn’t bring impeachment proceedings if they take the house but how can you overlook this level of corruption?

liberal-g.bsky.social•4 days ago

Who will win the fight over who owns trump? China, Russia Qatar, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador? They are all invested in him.

wrong1rightday.bsky.social•3 days ago

Anyone know what Laura Loomer had to say about this?

dirkswelt.bsky.social•2 days ago

Qatar wanted to get rid of its luxury jet – too expensive, no buyer. So: gifted it to the U.S. Trump took it like a bargain bin find. If even Qatar couldn’t afford the upkeep – no worries, U.S. taxpayers will cover it. A few costly modifications? Also on the public dime. Smooth move.

grumpyoldblighty.bsky.social•4 days ago

Congress has to vote on it. He’s not getting it.

macaloysius.bsky.social•4 days ago

No, it's a gratuity. Like a tip for good service. Because he's doing such an amazing job as President, oil-rich authoritarian gulf states just want him to know they think so too, and for him to feel more positive about his work.

vivacascadia.bsky.social•4 days ago

Without Congressional approval

So the constitutionalists wiped their ass with it again.

heartlandannie.bsky.social•4 days ago

Turns out it really wasn’t a gift, because it’s been reported Trump ASKED for the plane. Right?

protector5763.bsky.social•3 days ago

I’m sure MAGA is happy.

genlotus.bsky.social•3 days ago

Imagine if President Obama accepted a $400 million plane from any country.

honestweighman.bsky.social•3 days ago

Hegseth's Dept. Of Defense ignores the Constitution; republican congress let's him do it.

graysonmendenhall.bsky.social•4 days ago

“Gift”

manuele.bsky.social•3 days ago

it was a nail biter for Hegseth, accept the bribe or become another coffee boy.

toddadam.bsky.social•4 days ago

jaysitdurham.bsky.social•4 days ago

No, the GOP allowed him to accept a bribe. And he will never be able to use his plane while he is still in office because it will take several years and over $1 billion to configure it for official use. He'll use it after he leaves office for his personal use.

blackbijewess.bsky.social•3 days ago

YES

hmullphoto.bsky.social•4 days ago

"A refitting could cost $1 billion and take years to complete, more than twice the plane’s reported value, NBC News reported."

Sloppy second lemon planes painted to look like gold, bugged out the wazoo so UAE can hear all the convos about insider trading by Trump admin folks as they jet around.