In a heated exchange, President Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for opposing the acceptance of a $400 million Qatari aircraft intended as a replacement for Air Force One. Schumer announced plans to block Trump administration nominations to the Department of Justice until he receives answers regarding potential corruption and national security implications connected to the Qatari offer. Trump's derogatory comments about Schumer's confidence and his references to Schumer as 'a Palestinian' drew criticism, suggesting a concerning pattern of rhetoric against political opponents.
Trump said on Monday that he wanted to accept the Boeing 747-8 jet, which would be used as an Air Force One replacement, and that it would be 'stupid' to refuse the offer.
The plan, Schumer said, 'is not just naked corruption, it is also a grave national security threat'.
Trump stated, 'There's something wrong with him. You know, I've known him a long time and there's something wrong. He's lost his confidence, totally.'
He [Schumer] said he also wants to know if Qatar will be responsible for adding security measures to the plane and how these will be built and paid for.
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