How can NZ match this?
ABC reports:
In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar — a gift that is to be available for use by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation, sources familiar with the proposed arrangement told ABC News.
Sheikh Tamim is a genius. A luxury plane for Trump’s use, which then gets donated to Trump’s library. It isn’t a bribe in a legal sense.
I can’t imagine Qatar is going to have any decisions from the US that they are unhappy with. A very good return for $400 million.
in 2017 then President trump said “The nation of Qatar, unfortunately, has historically been a funder of terrorism at a very high level”. This is quite correct – they fund Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Nusra Front – and now also Air Force One!
What could NZ do to match this level of influence? Maybe gift Waiheke Island to Trump, to be turned into a Trump golf course? Or gift him Sky City to become a Trump casino?