Trump, Ramaphosa Clash Over Jet, South Africa

During a White House meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Donald Trump was questioned by NBC reporter Peter Alexander about the Pentagon's acceptance of a $400 million Boeing 747 jet, temporarily used as Air Force One and gifted by Qatar. Trump dismissed Alexander as a 'terrible reporter' and threatened an investigation into NBC’s parent company, Comcast. He asserted that the jet was a gift to the U.S. Air Force and said federal rules were observed, though legal scholars expressed concern about constitutional issues and refurbishment costs. The Pentagon confirmed acceptance of the jet and pledged to ensure security and compliance. The confrontation followed Trump showing Ramaphosa a debunked video about 'white genocide' in South Africa, escalating tensions. The incident highlights ongoing controversies involving foreign gifts, U.S. presidential conduct, and Trump’s relationship with the media.