US EditionSome Republicans voice concern over Trump's plan to accept Qatari plane
- President Donald Trump plans to accept a modified 747-8 jet from Qatar's royal family to serve as Air Force One during his presidency.
- Concerns arose because accepting this foreign gift without congressional approval may violate constitutional and federal rules, prompting a letter from ten senior lawmakers to the Defense Department's Inspector General.
- The 13-year-old plane, valued at approximately $400 million, would be modified by the Air Force for presidential use and later transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune remarked that the situation is likely to raise important questions when it occurs, while Trump described declining the offer as unwise.
- The Inspector General has not yet announced an investigation, but the situation suggests potential scrutiny over the legality, security, and cost implications of using the gifted aircraft.
25 Articles
25 Articles
Dem senators demand Pentagon watchdog look into Trump’s acceptance of Qatar plane
A group of senior Democratic senators want the Pentagon’s watchdog to look into President Trump’s potential acceptance of a $400 million luxury Boeing jet gifted by Qatar, and the Defense Department’s role in the transfer. The group of nine lawmakers, led by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), asked the inspector general of the Defense Department (DOD) to launch…
Trump’s plan to accept a luxury plane as Qatar’s gift angers ultra-trumpism
The president defended that the donation of a $400 million plane by the Qatari government was "a very public and transparent transaction."Trump wants to accept a luxury plane as a gift from Qatar amid the accusations of "bribery" Donald Trump feels very comfortable ignoring the criticisms of the Democrats and the "fake news media," but when criticisms of his decision to accept a luxury $400 million plane from the Qatari government come from his …
A costly mistake if Trump accepts Qatari luxury plane gift
While little girls, according to President Donald Trump, are likely to get only three dolls, rather than 30, for Christmas, Trump himself is poised to get a free jumbo jet from Qatar to replace an aged Air Force One (“Trump’s gifted Qatari 747 would be a security issue, officials say,” May 14).What’s wrong with this? A lot of things.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
