We have heard nothing but criticism from President Rumen Radev. And what did he say about “Botas“? We found 1,050,000 today to pay ourselves? This was stated by GERB leader Boyko Borissov in response to the head of state's words regarding the F-16 scandal, quoted by novini.bg.
“Maria Gabriel was in office for many years, that's why they didn't elect her as EPP chair. She didn't get two votes, is that what he cares about? While he was meeting with her as prime minister, she was nice and kind. It doesn't suit him to attack ladies like that“, the former prime minister believes.
“I think that Valio Radev was the military minister /deputy military minister - editor's note/, when he was the commander of the Air Force and they lobbied me for the F-16. When he met with Trump in Paris, said they were expecting the F-16. When he piloted the F-16, he said it was the best plane. I can't understand when he is sincere. When we have chosen a proven plane like the F-16 as a country and it is already here. The circuit board in question was sent by DHL, they will replace it today. He denied to journalists that the plane was broken, that's where the whole thing started. Who is politicizing? Are we making the F-16, let's say it's a poor-quality plane“, Borisov asks.
He stressed that there is no tension between him and the head of state: “He is annoyed by “Botas“, because 1 million leave every day. He is trying to divert public attention somewhere, because sooner or later, responsibility will be sought for these millions who are leaving for Turkey.“
„The president is the sole master under the old Constitution, he personally appoints Malinov. Political responsibility is borne by the mayor, the prime minister, and during a service cabinet – by the president. Don't you think that Vladimir Malinov went and signed a contract with „Botas“ without Radev?“, Borisov also said.
„The cabinet must survive until June 4, because the situation is rarely unstable, then until January 1, then another year, then another two years“, the GERB leader added.