US EditionHouse Democrat demands ethics review of Qatari jet gift to Trump
- House Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres demanded a government ethics review of a $400 million Boeing 747 gift from Qatar to the Trump administration in May 2025.
- The proposed gift, currently being reviewed by the defense authorities of both Qatar and the United States, has sparked concerns about possible breaches of the constitutional emoluments clause that requires approval from Congress.
- President Trump plans to accept the jet as a Defense Department asset to replace the 40-year-old Air Force One and later transfer it to his presidential library after leaving office.
- Senators and ethics experts cautioned that accepting such a gift risks conflicts of interest and foreign influence, with Senate Democrats preparing resolutions to oppose the deal, while some Republicans dismissed the concerns.
- The controversy highlights wider scrutiny of Trump family business ties and investment connections to Gulf states, intensifying debates on foreign lobbying and national security implications.
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Gift or grift? Typical Trump allies break with plan to accept $400M jet from Qatar
Some Republican lawmakers are expressing concern over the Qatari royal family gifting President Trump a luxury jet. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports more details from Capitol Hill. New York Times Washington Correspondent Charlie Savage and former George W. Bush Aide Elise Jordan join Chris Jansing to share their thoughts.
Eye Opener: President Trump visits the Middle East
The President is in the Middle East this morning, as controversy grows over his plans to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar. Also, an emotional family reunion after Hamas frees American Edan Alexander. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Murphy to force votes on arms sales to countries doing business with Trump family
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (Molly Ingram / WSHU)U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) plans to force the Senate to vote on arms sales to any country that does personal business with President Donald Trump’s (R) family. This comes as Trump plans to accept a luxury private plane from the Qatari royal family.Military deals can typically advance in the Senate without a vote, so long as no member objects.Following the plane announcement, Murphy said he wouldn…
Trump’s Plan To Accept Qatari Jet Sparks Legal, Ethical, Security and Political Debate - The Media Line
President Donald Trump’s administration is facing bipartisan scrutiny […] The post Trump’s Plan To Accept Qatari Jet Sparks Legal, Ethical, Security and Political Debate appeared first on The Media Line.
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Colorado PoliticsSenate Democrats promise to ‘take action’ over Trump accepting Qatari luxury jet
Senate Democrats will be protesting President Donald Trump‘s decision to accept a luxury jet from Qatar, a gift that has raised ethics and national security concerns from lawmakers of both parties. In the coming days, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) will…
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