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Washington — The Defense Department said Wednesday it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that volition beryllium retrofitted and utilized to transport President Trump.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said successful a connection that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accepted the Boeing 747 "in accordance with each national rules and regulations."
"The Department of Defense volition enactment to guarantee due information measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an craft utilized to transport the President of the United States," Parnell said.
Hegseth's acceptance of the level comes days aft sources confirmed to CBS News that the Qatari royal household would beryllium donating craft for Mr. Trump's use. The acquisition was archetypal reported by ABC News. The jumbo pitchy volition beryllium donated to Mr. Trump's aboriginal statesmanlike room conscionable earlier helium leaves office.
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Melissa Quinn is simply a authorities newsman for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a absorption connected the Supreme Court and national courts.
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