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31j20b3

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8. It might be embarrassing or other things rank higher in value

Reply to kentuck (Reply #5)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 01:17 PM

Jul 2

For Trump, dodging his tax cheating seems to be high value, as does washing money from tariffs into his own bank accounts

We really have no idea what protections and compensations lie beneath our demented leader

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Trump is flying around in a jet given to him by Qatar... [View all] kentuck Jul 2 OP

No sane person thinks this is not corrupt as hell. OrlandoDem2 Jul 2 #1

That aircraft is probable loaded with spyware and listening devices. pdxflyboy Jul 2 #2

Who needs spyware when these morons blab their every minute thought to Fox News? Initech Jul 2 #28

He said we couldn't make one Delarage Jul 2 #3

Thought that new jet was made by Boeing. nt allegorical oracle Jul 2 #31

But the White House is only a part of what is shielding Trump 31j20b3 Jul 2 #4

It is embarrassing the extent they will go to cover for him... kentuck Jul 2 #5

It might be embarrassing or other things rank higher in value 31j20b3 Jul 2 #8

Media is FINALLY addressing the theft/grifting by the wanna be mob boss vapor2 Jul 2 #6

There was absolutely no need for this stupid plane. Klarkashton Jul 2 #7

$900 billion taxpayer dollars to upgrade.... kentuck Jul 2 #9

That is his plan. That's why it's going to his so.called Klarkashton Jul 2 #15

Plus, it's larger than previous AF-One planes, so it's likely more costly to fly. nt allegorical oracle Jul 2 #32

Dismantle Trump. Donman Jul 2 #10

That jet is a gift to the United States. Emile Jul 2 #11

Do you think he will park it at his library in Florida? kentuck Jul 2 #12

And his spawn will find excuses to use it too. 2naSalit Jul 2 #14

He cannot be allowed to keep that jet. GoodRaisin Jul 2 #29

It's a gift to trump.. Klarkashton Jul 2 #16

Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution Emile Jul 2 #17

You figure that's going to stop him? Klarkashton Jul 2 #19

No, not with this worthless congress. Emile Jul 2 #20

If Dems can win the midterms we might get an investigation. The Emoluments allegorical oracle Jul 2 #33

Since he's... 2naSalit Jul 2 #13

If it isn't bugged I would be shocked Easterncedar Jul 2 #18

They claim it was swept, but orthoclad Jul 2 #22

Winged Corruption Whip-poor-will Jul 2 #21

Did he say he would give it to his library when orthoclad Jul 2 #23

To be fair.. LessAspin Jul 2 #24

Will turn out to be a major malaise Jul 2 #25

The shit for brains does not know it can not take the Jet with itself when its time is dione dave99 Jul 2 #26

Hopefully... purr-rat beauty Jul 2 #27

Allah Force One. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jul 2 #30