The United States government has recently found itself in a strange situation. Donald Trump, the President of the country, flew for the first time on a new jet he received as a gift from Qatar. This plane, which Trump has described as "beautiful," has now raised many questions about the U.S. aircraft manufacturing industry.
Beauty or Lack of Capability?
This action is not only controversial, but it also seems that the President is indirectly pointing to a lack of aircraft manufacturing capabilities in America. Does this reality mean that the United States lacks the ability to design and build luxury jets?
While Trump speaks of the beauty of this plane, doubts about the state of his country's aviation industry continue. Is this gift from Qatar merely a symbol of the economic and industrial weaknesses of the United States?