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Trump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet for Air Force One

The president says he originally asked Qatar's emir to lend one of its 747 jets as a temporary Air Force One before the emir offered it as a gift.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:51 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Trump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:51 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Trump.

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The HillTrump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTonight the president says he only asked the emir of Qatar to borrow one of the country's 747 jets for Air Force One, before the emir offered to gift it, according to The Hill!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBorrow. So somewhere there's a due date and a late fee on a jumbo jet.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's the best library book ever!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCheck the glovebox for the receipt.

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