President Donald Trump's trip to Qatar got off to a flying start when eight fighter jets turned up to escort Air Force One into Doha on Wednesday, May 14. White House official, Margo Martin, posted videos of the escorts online, writing: “Qatari F-15’s providing honorary escort for Air Force One!” Martin’s footage captured one of the Qatari co-pilots pulling out their phone to take a snap of Air Force One while still airborne. Mr Trump has faced accusations of bribery and corruption from the Democrats after saying he plans to accept a $400m jet from the Qatari royal family as a gift, to be used as the new Air Force One. Watch more on Independent TV: tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / twitter.com/Independent Facebook / www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: www.independent.co.uk/donations

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