"…The gift is among the largest foreign gifts the United States has ever received and has drawn sharp condemnation over the clear ethical questions it poses."

"…The administration’s decision to accept the Qatari 'gift' doesn’t end the controversy; it starts the controversy."

"…Others, however, have raised concerns about the aircraft being a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition on foreign gifts."

"…Members of Congress have voiced concerns that the air force may be pressured to rush the process, potentially compromising critical safety features."

"…The transaction has raised ethical concerns from Democrats and some Republicans, who worry that it could be an attempt by a foreign government to gain favor with the Trump Administration."

"…The active discussions about transferring the jet from Qatar to the Trump administration, which were first disclosed publicly earlier this month, have sparked a political furor as Democrats and several influential Republicans, who are normally staunch supporters of the president, said they opposed the potential deal on ethics grounds."

"…The prospect of the gifted plane has drawn security and ethical concerns from lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, close Trump allies and ethics groups."

"…Experts warn that no matter how luxurious the plane is, it would take years to rework it to meet the current standards set for Air Force One."

"…The unprecedented $400 million gift, which President Donald Trump has said will transfer to his library after his term ends, will require extensive renovation to serve essentially as the flying White House."

"…The gift has raised ethical concerns among both Democrats and Republicans, which the White House has dismissed."

"…The acceptance of the Boeing 747 from Qatar has raised concerns among members of Congress and questions of whether the transaction complied with federal ethics rules."

"…Critics also have noted the need to retrofit the plane to meet security requirements, which would be costly and take time."

"…The announcement of the transfer a week ago caused huge controversy."

"…Many Democrats in Congress — and some Republican media figures — have questioned whether such a gift is legal, or even practical, given the extensive overhaul necessary to ensure the plane complies with security protocols and military standards."

"…Others, however, have said Trump’s acceptance of an aircraft that has been called a “palace in the sky” is a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition on foreign gifts."

"…Trump’s acceptance of an aircraft that has been called a “palace in the sky” is a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition on foreign gifts."

"…News of the deal prompted concerns from lawmakers, both over how to retrofit a foreign nation’s plane to serve as a mobile Oval Office with the highest levels of security and over what Qatar might want from Trump in return for the gift."

"…The prospect of Mr. Trump accepting the plane, valued at $400 million, sparked criticism from Democrats and even some in MAGA circles, who said accepting the plane violates the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause."

"…The Pentagon has formally accepted a Boeing 747 gifted by the Qatari government as a potential replacement for Air Force One, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced Wednesday."