The main concerns include potential violations of the US Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause, which bars government officials from accepting gifts from foreign states, ethical questions about foreign influence or bribery, and the need for congressional approval to accept such a gift.

Democrats have strongly criticized the plan, calling it bribery and foreign influence, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer halting Justice Department nominations until answers are provided. Some Republicans have expressed unease, citing concerns about the plane's safety and national security risks, while others are more accepting but still cautious.

National security concerns include the possibility of security vulnerabilities or espionage risks, with some senators worried about the safety of the President aboard a plane donated by a foreign state that some consider an unreliable ally, possibly supporting hostile groups.

The White House has defended the jet deal as a public and transparent transaction that follows all applicable laws, and legal details are reportedly still being finalized.

President Trump has stated it would be 'stupid' to reject such a free and very expensive airplane, emphasizing frustration with delays in Boeing’s delivery of new Air Force One planes and suggesting he may donate the plane to a future presidential library after his term.