"I mean, I could be the stupid person and say 'no, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane'..."

 

CNN abruptly interrupted their broadcast for some shocking news regarding American President Donald Trump's latest escapade, but anchor Erin Burnett was quick to condemn his actions, bluntly stating: "It's wrong".

Burnett delved into details about Trump’s journey to Saudi Arabia for an international visit, during which he is scheduled to rendezvous with officials who apparently bestowed upon him a whopping $400 million aircraft, charmingly christened “The Palace in the Sky”.

It comes just days after a CNN commentator tore into Trump over another "crazy, dangerous" suggestion. Embracing this lavish gift, Trump remarked that it was a "great gesture from Qatar" expressing his deep gratitude. He justified accepting this opulent present by saying: "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer." Trump added: "I mean, I could be the stupid person and say 'no, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane'. But I thought it was a great gesture."

Nonetheless, Burnett on CNN assailed the act as blatantly inappropriate, likening it to the "modern definition of a Trojan horse." Erin underscored the fact that the Qataris had previously awarded the same model of aircraft in 2018 to the President of Turkey.

Lambasting Trump's choice to take the plane, the news anchor declared: "Let's be honest here, the President of the United States has no business accepting a plane for anything and from anyone. It is not political."

She went on to argue that this situation was evidently black-and-white, concluding boldly: "Because this is something that is actually an easy call. It's wrong. But Trump's team will circle the wagons, it seems, on pretty much anything."

The broadcast then shifted to the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who was questioned about whether Qatar would "want something in return" for the jet. Her response was: "Absolutely not, because they know President Trump and they know he only works with the interests of the American public in mind."

Returning to the CNN studio, Erin launched another critique, sarcastically stating: "Well, that defense is not flying, even with some of Trump's staunch supporters." She posed the question: "So who is going to look into this? Who is going to tell Trump in his inner circle that this is wrong and stand up on this one?"

As for President Trump's visit itself, he pledged to lift all sanctions against Syria, saying it was now time for the country to move forward with "a chance at greatness"…

 -The Mirror