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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mary Papenfuss

‘Why wouldn’t I accept a gift?’ stumped Trump asks amid Qatari jet furor

President Donald Trump gives a wave on his Mideast tour Tuesday as Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman smiles. - (Getty Images)

President Donald Trump apparently has no idea what could possibly be concerning about accepting a $400 million gift of an Air Force One replacement from Qatar, the bankroller of Hamas who might look for a favor in the future in return.

“Why wouldn’t I accept a gift?” the perplexed president asked Fox News host Sean Hannity in an interview that aired Tuesday night of the hugely controversial offer and the president’s delight at accepting it.

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