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Justice Department nominees won't be confirmed until the Trump administration provides full transparency on "Qatari influence," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced on Tuesday.
Concerns arise as former President Donald Trump considers accepting a $400 million airplane from Qatar to be used as 'Air Force One'. The plan faces scrutiny from both Republicans and Democrats, with accusations of it being an illegal foreign donation and a national security threat.
During a press briefing in the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation a "very nice gesture."
The president insists only a ‘stupid person’ would turn down extravagant gift intended to replace Air Force One, but risks violating U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause
ABC News reported Sunday the Trump administration is preparing to accept a plane worth about $400 million to serve as Air Force One under President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.
Senator Dick Durbin said the gift of a Boeing 747 to be used as Air Force One “clearly violates” the Constitution and questioned Bondi’s history as a registered foreign lobbyist on behalf of the Middle East state.
The president grew angry when questioned about the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jetliner from a foreign government.
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Donald Trump doesn't seem to understand why people are upset that his administration is accepting a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar.
The plan raises substantial ethical issues, given the immense value of the lavishly appointed plane and that Mr. Trump intends to take ownership of it after he leaves office.
Brit Hume warned on Fox News Monday that Qatar’s donation of a luxury aircraft to the U.S. government for President