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Trump's Qatar Jet Gift Proposal Sparks Bipartisan Concerns Amid $243 Billion Economic Agreements

Trump proposes accepting a $400 million jet from Qatar, raising ethical and security concerns amidst major economic deals during his Middle East tour.

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  1. US and Qatar sign defense and aviation deal as Trump doubles down on luxury aircraft gift

    The timing of Trump’s visit has raised eyebrows, coming just weeks after the Trump Organization secured a deal with Qatar for a luxury resort and golf course development outside the capital, Doha, called Trump International Golf Club & Villas.

    US and Qatar sign defense and aviation deal as Trump doubles down on luxury aircraft gift

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  4. Trump’s $200B Qatar Jet Deal Signals Diplomatic Shift

    The deal marks a rare bright spot for Boeing, whose fortunes have been in freefall.

    Trump’s $200B Qatar Jet Deal Signals Diplomatic Shift

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  6. WH announces $1.2T in economic commitment with Qatar, including significant Boeing order

    Though the move has drawn criticism over a potential quid pro quo, the White House has dismissed those concerns, noting that a legal review is underway to ensure the pending deal is compliant with the law.

    WH announces $1.2T in economic commitment with Qatar, including significant Boeing order

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  8. DNC Plans to Fly 'Qatar-a-Lago' Banner Over Mar-a-Lago

    The DNC has condemned the plans for the Qatari jet, which bears an estimated value of at least $400 million, as "Trump's latest grift."

    DNC Plans to Fly 'Qatar-a-Lago' Banner Over Mar-a-Lago

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  9. In Plane Sight

    Trump and his defenders are touting the Qatari jet as the solution to a not-very-bothersome problem, the fact that Boeing is over budget and behind schedule in supplying the U.S. government with updated versions of Air Force One.

    In Plane Sight

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  10. Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say

    Experts said the idea made no financial or practical sense given that Boeing is already deep into a multiyear effort to convert two 747s to replace current Air Force One planes.

    Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say

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  11. Schumer pauses Senate approval of DOJ nominations over Trump Qatari…

    Schumer said accepting the luxury Boeing 747-8 as a replacement for Air Force One would be an act of corruption and posed a national security threat.

    Schumer pauses Senate approval of DOJ nominations over Trump Qatari…

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  5. Washington Examiner
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  10. NBC News
  11. World News Group
  12. Daily Caller
  13. Epoch Times
Updated: May 14th, 2025, 3:30 PM ET

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has blocked all Justice Department nominations pending responses about Trump's $400 million luxury jet gift from Qatar, seen as ethically questionable. Critics, including both parties, cite security risks regarding potential surveillance devices, as investigations are ongoing. Trump's recent Middle East tour further complicates matters, revealing his admiration for opulence, while announcing a $243 billion deal with Qatar, including an agreement for 210 Boeing jets. As Trump pushes for the Qatar jet to serve as a temporary Air Force One amidst constitutional and security concerns, bipartisan apprehensions regarding foreign influence grow.

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