President Trump's ties to Boeing come under scrutiny as FAA stands nearly alone in its support of Max 8
President Donald Trump has touted Boeing sales across the globe -- including two weeks ago in Vietnam -- and has cultivated close relationships with the company's executives. His acting defense secretary served atop the company for more than three decades, including as the newly scrutinized planes were being developed. The company has spent millions over the past years lobbying decision-makers in Washington.
That followed announcements from countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East declaring use of the plane forbidden, for now.Startling real-time flight tracking maps show the plane flying only over North America -- and nowhere else -- as the White House and the FAA continue to deem the aircraft safe.Democratic and GOP lawmakers say they disagree.
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