Ex-GOP Strategist Steve Schmidt Proposes Dumping Trump's Qatari Jet into Atlantic
Former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt outlined a hypothetical scenario on his podcast regarding the disposal of a $400 million luxury jet gifted to Donald Trump by Qatar. Schmidt described a fantasy in which, upon Trump's departure from office in January 2029, the U.S. military would seize the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews. He suggested that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles be warned to ensure the plane is grounded before the transition of power. Schmidt proposed that the jet undergo environmental remediation before being transported on a barge and deliberately sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mar-a-Lago. He argued this action would transform the vessel into an artificial reef and a national marine park. Additionally, Schmidt suggested establishing a low-income floating dive center at the site to provide water sports opportunities for underprivileged youth in West Palm Beach. This commentary serves as a sharp critique of Trump's acceptance of controversial foreign gifts, offering a dramatic and symbolic solution to remove the asset from public view permanently.
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