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President Trump is wrapping up a trip to Qatar.
He's just spoken to U.S. troops at a large air base in the Gulf Nation.
He was eager to highlight something he wants to include for the U.S. troops in an upcoming request to Congress.
That's why in my 2026 budget includes across the board.
Maybe you don't want it.
Look, for the good of the country, you don't have to take it.
Pay raises for each and every one of you, substantial pay raises.
But you don't have to take it.
Trump is also touting huge business deals.
The government of Qatar has agreed to buy $96 billion worth of planes from U.S. aircraft maker Boeing.
It's one of Boeing's largest deals ever.
Trump will now go to the last stop on his Mideast trip, the United Arab Emirates.
President Trump is continuing to signal he is open to accepting a $400 billion plane from Qatar's government.