Why Does Trump Need To Raise Money For A New Airplane?

Written By BlabberBuzz | Sunday, 13 March 2022 05:15 AM
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Why Does Trump Need To Raise Money For A New Airplane?

Former President Donald Trump has requested his supporters Tuesday to donate funds for his new “Trump Force One” plane, a few days after a plane loaned by a donor was forced to make an emergency landing on its return to Florida from New Orleans, Louisiana. This has prompted even some of the most loyal MAGA backers to ask why a billionaire needs donations.

In an email sent through his Political Action Committee, the former President revealed his team is building a new Trump Force One with its construction currently under wraps. However, he said he would unveil it shortly.

“Before becoming the greatest President of all time, I traveled the Country in my plane, known as Trump Force One,” the email reads. “I have a very important update on my plane, but I need to trust that you won’t share it with anyone: my team is building a BRAND NEW Trump Force One.”

The email concluded with a GIF of a plane taking off and a poll that asked readers if they wanted to see his new plane. A link in the email also leads supporters to a donation page where they can set up a monthly donation of up to $2,500.

The news comes after a plane lent by a donor had an engine failure over the weekend as Trump returned from a retreat with the Republican National Committee in New Orleans. Audio of the communications between the pilot and the air traffic control tower revealed that the landing was described as “emergency in nature,” according to the source, who had been briefed on the recording. However, another person familiar with the recording disputed that the word “emergency” was used. The engine malfunction forced the plane to land in Louisiana after only being in the air less than 30 minutes. Representatives from the RNC helped Trump find a replacement plane, and he arrived home at his Palm Beach resort at 3 am Sunday.

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The former President is known for his fondness and use of private planes. During his first presidential campaign in 2015-2016, Trump flew on a private Boeing 757 that was adorned with his family crest on the pillows and plane headrests, as well as his name depicted on the outside of the plane.

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The jet also featured a master bedroom and bathroom decked out with gold fixtures and an entertainment system. However, according to CNN, the plane fell into disrepair, with one engine shrink-wrapped and the other missing parts as it sits in a New York airport.

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