Troy Meink

Trump Administration Accepts Qatar's Luxury Jet, Uses Missile Program Funds for Retrofit

2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The Trump administration diverted funds from the Pentagon’s Sentinel nuclear missile modernization program to retrofit a luxury Qatari Boeing 747-8 jet as a potential Air Force One, with conversion costs estimated between $400 million and $1 billion. The gift raises significant ethical …

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Trump Air Force nominee arranged satellite contract in manner that favored Musk's SpaceX

2025-02-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Troy Meink, Trump’s Air Force Secretary nominee, allegedly structured a multibillion-dollar National Reconnaissance Office spy satellite contract to favor Musk’s SpaceX, according to Reuters investigation. Democratic senators Warren and Duckworth raised concerns about potential quid pro …

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