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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump is in the Persian Gulf region to make deals. Ethics concerns are baggage

Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.

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By Madeleine Brand • May 13, 2025 • 1 min read

Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.

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