WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Levels Fake News Media, Demands Correction Over Qatari Plane Story

The Gateway Pundit   After the plane, then comes Alcatraz.

"White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday crushed the mainstream media’s criticism of President Trump over the acceptance of a plane from Qatar to temporarily replace Air Force One.

"As The Gateway Pundit reported, President Trump faced heavy criticism from the Democrats and leftist mainstream media outlets after he announced Qatar was providing a $400 million Boeing 747-8 to the Department of Defense to replace Air Force One, as Boeing fumbles the job.

"Leftwing outlets described the donation to the Department of Defense as a “gift” to President Trump and implied it was a corrupt transaction.

"Twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton even chimed in, accusing President Trump of engaging in a quid pro quo transaction, a move that unearthed her many scandals." . . .

"The President last week slammed the "Crooked Democrats" for criticizing the DoD's acceptance of the new aircraft instead of "pay[ing] TOP DOLLAR"  in a message on Truth Social:

So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane. Anybody can do that! The Dems are World Class Losers!!! MAGA

. . ."It's the Air Force's project to take on," she said, noting that the White House has nothing to do with the project, as the media claimed.

Take Exclusive Look of Trump’s Lavish $400 Million U.S. Air Force One Jet

. . . "This isn’t just a plane—it’s a flying five-star residence. With every square foot tailored for function, elegance, and power, Trump’s rebuilt jet represents not only an answer to Boeing’s delays but also a powerful message to federal contractors: deliver on time, or someone else will.

A Political and Practical Power Move

"Though some view this move as a flashy statement, others see strategy. The current Air Force One fleet has served since the George H.W. Bush era and, while still functional, is undeniably outdated. Trump’s move could pave the way for more modern, efficient presidential air travel—and he’s not waiting for bureaucratic red tape to slow things down.

"Interestingly, military insiders have also floated the idea of repainting future Air Force One jets in red, white, and blue—a dramatic shift from the iconic sky-blue livery long associated with U.S. presidential aircraft." . . .