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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump wants to cancel a government order for a new Air Force One.

The president-elect said in a tweet early Tuesday that the new Boeing 747 jet that’s being built to carry “future presidents” already costs more than $4 billion, and that he wants to cancel the order.

Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2016

Asked by reporters Tuesday morning about the tweet, he responded, “We want Boeing to make a lot of money but not that much money.”

The new Air Force One would be a 747-8 instead of the 747-200 that is now in use by President Barack Obama.

It has a longer range, can travel faster with a heavier maximum takeoff weight and it gets better fuel economy.

Boeing, which is the nation’s largest exporter, has built the plane used by every president since Franklin Roosevelt.

“We are currently under contract for $170 million to help determine the capabilities of these complex military aircraft that serve the unique requirements of the President of the United States,” Boeing said in a statement.

“We look forward to working with the U.S. Air Force on subsequent phases of the program allowing us to deliver the best planes for the President at the best value for the American taxpayer.”