Trump Slams Boeing Air Force One With ‘Cancel Order!’ Tweet
- President-elect singles out planemaker for ‘ridiculous’ costs
- Pentagon is replacing fleet that symbolizes U.S. presidency
Trump Hits Boeing Over Air Force One Order Costs
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President-elect Donald Trump said the latest Air Force One order should be canceled because of “ridiculous” costs at Boeing Co., taking aim at plans to replace jets that are among the most visible symbols of the American presidency.
“Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion,” Trump said Tuesday on Twitter. “Cancel order!”