Qatar: Reports Of Gifting Luxury Jet To Trump Are ‘Inaccurate’

According to ABC News, the royal family of Qatar may soon be gifting a super luxury jet for use by Donald Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation. With a value of about $400 million dollars, the “flying palace” would appear to be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government. But folks have raised questions about the gift in regard to the U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause which bars any U.S. government official from accepting gifts “from any King, Prince or foreign State.” Especially that part about ownership being transferred to Trump’s “library” when he leaves office. I’m of a mind that any planes donated to our government, stay with our government. Now Qatar is denying reports that the Trump administration is preparing to accept the luxury jet in the coming days. From Politico:

Ali Al-Ansari, Qatar’s Media Attaché to the U.S., told POLITICO the reports are “inaccurate,” suggesting the donation, at the very least, had yet to be finalized.

“The possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use as Air Force One is currently under consideration between Qatar’s Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense, but the matter remains under review by the respective legal departments, and no decision has been made,” he said.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said it is a “great gesture” from Qatar, and added he would be “stupid” to reject it.

Trump on the $400 million plane from Qatar: “I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer. I mean, I could be a stupid person and say ‘I don’t want a free, very expensive airplane.'” pic.twitter.com/UwOU69FJIZ

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Meanwhile, some key Democrats have suggested Trump and his administration could be engaging in corruption and bribery. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wrote on X: “Nothing says ‘America First’ like Air Force One, brought to you by Qatar. It’s not just bribery, it’s premium foreign influence with extra legroom.” And Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) added: “Seems pretty clear that a $400 million ‘air palace’ from a foreign emir” would violate the emouluments clause.