Staff Reports
President Trump, always the straight shooter, has hit the nail on the head again with his bold move to modernize Air Force One. While the left continues their over-the-top outrage, it’s clear they’re missing the bigger picture. The current Air Force One is practically a relic, nearly four decades in the making. Yet, for the TDS crowd, even a rational decision attracts their venom.
The United States of America, a dominant force on the world stage, deserves a presidential plane that reflects its status. As other nations flaunt their brand-new aerospace marvels, our president is expected to zip around in a jet that harkens back to yesteryears. An embarrassing sight when placed next to the state-of-the-art aircraft of countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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President Trump, unlike many of his critics, understands the importance of image and efficiency in global diplomacy. As a temporary solution, he’s accepted an extravagant, modern Boeing 747-8. And here’s the kicker: it didn’t cost taxpayers a dime. This isn’t just any plane; it’s a flying palace, a generous offering from Qatar. Yet, the left screams foul over what essentially is a practical decision to uphold the nation’s prestige while the next generation Air Force One faces laborious delays. Who knew getting something for nothing would offend liberal sensibility so much?
Critics argue this move is against protocol, that accepting gifts isn’t kosher. Imagine the outrage if a liberal leader turned down a luxury jet costing nothing. The same ones chastising Trump’s decision would be fawning over their messiah for “green” reasons or some such nonsense.
It’s time to stop making everything about politics and acknowledge smart statecraft when it’s staring us in the face. America deserves leaders who don’t settle for second-best, especially when the cost is right. Shouldn’t the leader of the free world have a jet befitting that title? Or do we continue catering to the globalist agenda, where American exceptionalism is downplayed at every turn?
