Report Contradicts Trump Claim on Qatar Jet Gift

President Donald Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar has sparked significant ethical concerns among voters and lawmakers alike. The Trump administration initially sought the plane from Qatar due to delays in receiving new presidential jets from Boeing, with the arrangement evolving from a potential lease to a gift, contrary to Trump's portrayal of it as a voluntary 'gesture' from Qatar's royal family. A Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll revealed that 62% of voters worry the gift raises ethical questions about corruption, with Democrats expressing the most concern and Republicans more divided. Trump defended the acceptance, dismissing criticism as a "radical left story" and emphasizing that the jet is a gift to the U.S. and not a personal benefit. The controversy continues amid bipartisan calls for reconsideration, with some emphasizing the precedent such a gift could set, especially as Trump conducted diplomatic and business dealings in the Middle East. Overall, the issue highlights ongoing debates about the ethics and optics of accepting such a high-value gift from a foreign government during a presidential term.