After Donald Trump Tweeted about the out of control costs of Air Force One, reporters jumped on his back and tried to further their claims of President-elect Trump having “faulty facts” that he can’t back up. Well, they owe him an apology. See below…
Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/drewharwell/status/806143936532189186
https://twitter.com/BenEisen/status/806148888604377089
Back story: Air Force said it earmarked $1.65 billion for two new presidential aircrafts (not $4 billion for one) https://t.co/nRCGzOMMqh https://t.co/f8Tp68ngN4
— Megan Cassella (@mmcassella) December 6, 2016
Then Boeing caused further confusion….
https://twitter.com/PamKrugerwriter/status/806188367083950080
Boeing's contract for Air Force One is for $170 million, not $4 billion, but hey! #trumpfacts https://t.co/bUecLcyzke
— Gabrielle Levy (@gabbilevy) December 6, 2016
But it turns out… TRUMP IS RIGHT!
$4 billion for AF1? Trump is right. https://t.co/JhiBwzUU0m pic.twitter.com/9V77TixcbT
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) December 6, 2016
