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Trump Praises Qatar Amid Controversy Over Jet Deal

10/26/2025

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At Al-Udeid Air Base, aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump met Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
He praised Qatar's leadership and its role in facilitating peace.
Critics question the peace's durability and cite concerns about Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar, contrasting with his 2017 stance supporting a blockade against Qatar.

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Story summary

At Al-Udeid Air Base, aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump met Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
He praised Qatar's leadership and its role in facilitating peace.
Critics question the peace's durability and cite concerns about Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar, contrasting with his 2017 stance supporting a blockade against Qatar.