Trump sells Qatar $12 billion of U.S. weapons days after accusing it of funding terrorism

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By Margaret Brennan, Kylie Atwood CBS News June 14, 2017, 8:52 PM
Trump sells Qatar $12 billion of U.S. weapons days after accusing it of funding terrorism

MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 13: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare after arriving at General Mitchell International Airport on June 13, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


WASHINGTON -- While President Trump berates Qatar for sponsoring terrorism at the highest levels, he is simultaneously authorizing the country to purchase over $21 billion of U.S. weapons.

One part of the deal was inked on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., when Qatar's Defense Minister met with U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis.

"We are pleased to announce today the signing of the letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of the F-15QA fighter jets, with an initial cost of $12 billion dollars," read the Qatari Defense Minister's statement on Wednesday afternoon. "We believe that this agreement will propel Qatar's ability to provide for its own security while also reducing the burden placed upon the United States military in conducting operations against violent extremism."

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[dembotoz]

1. Kiss and make up after letting the Saudis off the leash

Due to his chronic stupidity

[C_U_L8R]

2. I don't know how we're gonna clean up after Trump

What a mess.

[MedusaX]

3. Coincidence that Qatar is who "purchased" the 19.5% of ROSNEFT ...and who will have to default on

The loan in order to complete the transfer from ROSNEFT to Schwarzmann/Blackstone.?????

[Vinca]

4. Don should try to be honest and send the weapons directly to ISIS.

[Thrill]

5. How much of it went to Trump's bank account

And not the US treasury