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3. This is for a $12 billion F15 sale approved by Obama in 2016

Sun Oct 12, 2025, 08:11 AM

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And signed during the Trump administration. It’s a routine training agreement, similar to what we’ve offered by others.

You’re correct about 747, however - pure sleaze.

https://www.defenseone.com/business/2016/10/us-allows-qatar-buy-f-15s-and-seals-19b-sale-jetliners/132249/

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Hegseth Slammed By Critics For 'Clarification' On Qatar Deal: 'That's Not What You Said' [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

He will say anything to keep from saying the truth. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #1

This is for a $12 billion F15 sale approved by Obama in 2016 Abnredleg Yesterday #3

"It's a routine training agreement." OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #6

Those are my terms Abnredleg Yesterday #7

"Interoperability." Wow---8 syllables. Paladin Yesterday #4

So whose pocket got lined in gold for allowing this to come about? BComplex Yesterday #5

The F15 sale was approved by the Obama administration in 2016 Abnredleg Yesterday #8

The news said they were building it. Not us. eom BComplex 2 hrs ago #15

Qatar is paying for it Abnredleg 2 hrs ago #16

Personally I don't see much difference EX500rider Yesterday #9

That's exactly what they're doing though right? EX500rider 12 hrs ago #14

So we can expect Qatar to have a base that they control. twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #11

No Abnredleg 2 hrs ago #17

Yeah, we'll go with that. twodogsbarking 25 min ago #18

Do you have any facts to offer Abnredleg 13 min ago #19