Qatar Plane Renovation: Secret Costs, Safety Concerns
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A $934 million Pentagon budget transfer likely funds renovations to a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8, intended to become the next Air Force One. While Air Force Secretary Meink estimates under $400 million, experts doubt this figure. Concerns exist about rushed renovations prioritizing aesthetics over safety, potential covert listening devices, and the diversion of funds from nuclear modernization. The actual cost remains classified, raising ethical and security concerns among lawmakers.
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