Start Here Air Force Done: Trump Admin Accepts Qatar Plane
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May 22, 2025 Jonathan Karl, ABC's chief Washington correspondent, reports from the White House, while Alex Mallon covers the Justice Department's latest moves. They discuss the noteworthiness of the Trump administration accepting a luxury plane from Qatar, revealing its diplomatic implications. The conversation shifts to the Justice Department's rollback of police reform agreements, touching on the potential consequences for community safety. Amidst these serious topics, a chaotic jailbreak incident in New Orleans adds to the urgency of police oversight discussions.
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Qatar Gifts Air Force One Plane
- The U.S. officially accepted a luxury plane gifted by Qatar to serve as Air Force One for President Trump.
- This is the most expensive foreign gift ever received by an administration and highlights shifting U.S. foreign relationships.
Extensive Retrofit Needed for Qatar Plane
- The gifted Qatar plane requires extensive retrofitting to meet Air Force One standards, including security checks.
- The retrofit process could take longer than Boeing’s own Air Force One production timeline.
DOJ Ends Police Consent Decrees
- The Justice Department ended federal consent decrees intended to reform Minneapolis and Louisville police departments.
- The current DOJ prefers local oversight instead of federal monitoring, indicating a shift away from police reform as a federal priority.