Trump shuts down reporter over $400M Qatar jet gift

Donald Trump snapped at a reporter who asked about the $400M Boeing 747-8 jet gifted by Qatar.

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00:00You know, you're a terrible reporter. No more questions from you. Go ahead.

00:03On May 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump snabbed at a reporter who questioned him about receiving a jet as a gift from Qatar.

00:10Mr. President, the Pentagon announced they would be accepting a Qatari jet to be used as Air Force One.

00:16What are you talking about?

00:19What are you talking about?

00:20You know, you gotta get out of here.

00:23What does this have to do with the Qatari jet?

00:26They're giving the United States Air Force a jet, okay?

00:29And it's a great thing.

00:31The dressing down took place during Trump's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

00:35The jet being talked about here is a $400 million Boeing 747-8.

00:39Trump confirmed the Boeing 747-8 would serve as a temporary Air Force One.

00:43The jet is expected to be donated to his presidential library after he demits office.