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Trump's Qatar Gift: $400 Million Boeing 747-8 to Serve as Air Force One Amid Legal Concerns

President Trump prepares to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar, raising legal and ethical questions ahead of his foreign trip.


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President Trump's administration is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar as a temporary Air Force One until his term ends, with imminent legal scrutiny. The $400 million aircraft, dubbed 'a flying palace,' could be one of the largest gifts ever from a foreign nation to the U.S. It will initially be modified by the U.S. Air Force before ownership is transferred to Trump's presidential library foundation. Despite ethical concerns raised by opponents regarding the Emoluments Clause and foreign influence, Trump defends the arrangement as a 'gesture of good faith' to address delays in acquiring new presidential jets.

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Democrats criticize the proposed acceptance of the Qatari plane as a lavish gift and an unnecessary burden on taxpayers, arguing it illustrates President Trump's ongoing disregard for legal norms and transparency.

Concerns have been raised that accepting such a valuable aircraft could set a dangerous precedent involving foreign influence and conflicts of interest, especially since the plane is intended for personal use at Trump's future presidential library.

Critics are drawing parallels between this transaction and the Emoluments Clause, viewing the plan as an attempt to legalize what some perceive as bribery or corrupt practices.

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