Trump Considers Qatar Jet Amid Ethics Concerns

The Trump administration is considering whether to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 luxury jet from Qatar's royal family for temporary use as Air Force One, due to delays in Boeing's delivery of new aircraft. Qatar has stated that no final decision has been made and that the proposed transfer is still under legal review by both countries. Legal justifications from the White House argue the jet would be owned by the Department of Defense and later transferred to Trump's presidential library. Critics have raised concerns that the move could violate the Constitution's Emoluments Clause and increase foreign influence, despite assurances of legality from administration officials. The jet's opulence and the unprecedented nature of the gift have drawn bipartisan scrutiny. The issue remains unresolved as legal and potentially congressional reviews continue.