Karoline Leavitt Accidentally Embarrasses Trump With Air Force One Photo
Key Points:
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared photos aboard President Donald Trump’s new $400 million Air Force One, inadvertently highlighting shelves filled with identical books labeled “Library” or “Art” behind her in one image.
- The new Boeing 747-800, gifted by Qatar, was unveiled on Wednesday and Trump praised its advanced security features and luxury, planning to use it until a new plane is built in about two years.
- The gifting of the plane has sparked legal and ethical questions, but the president appeared unfazed during the inaugural flight to North Dakota for the America 250 celebrations.
- Leavitt recently returned from maternity leave and posted enthusiastically about the experience, while the White House has not yet commented on the book display or other details.
- Boeing, the manufacturer of the plane, is based in Virginia and the aircraft was originally built in the U.S., adding context to the international gifting controversy.