Pentagon accepts $400 million jet from Qatar
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The tiny Gulf state has showered money on the U.S.’s military and universities, giving it outsize geopolitical clout.
The nation's recent moves include a luxury gift to President Trump, billions of dollars to American universities and media and massive investments in energy and technology.
Doha's long history of buying influence in the U.S. is resurfacing amidst reports that Trump will accept a gifted luxury Boeing jet by the Qatari government.
A new report from the Middle East Forum lays out the billions Qatar has spent buying influence and power in America even as it hosts terror groups
Trump visits Qatar as country's jet offer puts spotlight on nation's growing influence in Washington
The deepening U.S. relationship with Qatar is drawing fresh scrutiny this week as President Donald Trump began a Middle East tour amid reports that he may accept a free jet from the Qatari royal ...
Qatar’s potential plan to provide a $US400m ($625m) jumbo jet to the US to use as Air Force One underscores how the tiny Gulf state has managed to diplomatically punch above its weight for years: It has a lot of money,
Economy Minister Nir Barkat called Qatar a terror-supporting state backing Hamas and urged its removal as a mediator.