Ford's Jet Sale: Backlash Over Luxury Travel

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Ontario Premier Doug Fords government purchased a pre-owned private jet for official trips, but faced heavy criticism and sold it off quickly. The jet, a Bombardier Challenger six fifty, was meant for travel to push back against tariffs from the Trump administration. However, the buy sparked instant backlash from opponents who called it wasteful spending.…

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Ontario Premier Doug Fords government purchased a pre-owned private jet for official trips, but faced heavy criticism and sold it off quickly. The jet, a Bombardier Challenger six fifty, was meant for travel to push back against tariffs from the Trump administration. However, the buy sparked instant backlash from opponents who called it wasteful spending. Ford agreed the timing was off and is working to sell the jet. With Fords approval rating at a low of 31%, expect more scrutiny as he continue

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