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Schumer places hold on DOJ political nominees over Qatari jet gift to Trump

Chuck Schumer, leader of the Senate Democrats, declared a hold on all political nominations for the Justice Department, citing concerns over President Trump's acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar.
Schumer placed a hold on Justice Department nominations to demand clarification about President Trump’s proposal to accept a donated Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, citing concerns over legal and national security implications.
Schumer denounced the proposal as a blatant act of corruption that poses serious risks to national security, raising concerns about potential violations of the Emoluments Clause and the security implications of relying on a foreign government to equip the jet.
Republican senators expressed worries about espionage risks, while President Trump defended the gift citing delays with Boeing and called the offer a "very nice gesture."
Schumer's hold could slow confirmations but not block them, signaling ongoing scrutiny over constitutional and ethical issues tied to the jet acceptance from Qatar.

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