Trump news at a glance: President shrugs off Qatar jet fury, announces $96bn Boeing deal

theguardian.comPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

Donald Trump, despite facing fierce criticism for accepting a $400 million jet from Qatar, announced a massive deal with Boeing to purchase 210 planes worth $96 billion. This unprecedented order is expected to create over 154,000 U.S. jobs annually. During his visit to Doha, Trump criticized the U.S.'s aging aircraft fleet and rejected an offer from Qatar for a new Boeing 747-8 jetliner to be used as Air Force One, highlighting the need for modernization of U.S.-based aircraft.