US EditionTrump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal
- President Donald Trump plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 jumbo jet gift from Qatar as his new Air Force One in early 2025.
- This gift comes after Trump's trip to the Gulf region, which centered on securing substantial financial commitments from key Middle Eastern countries, while sparking concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
- The airplane is intended to be given to the Department of Defense before eventually being moved to Trump's presidential library, though some critics worry it could be used for his personal benefit.
- Trump remarked that rejecting the $400 million plane would be unwise, even though federal regulations restrict government gifts to a maximum of $20, drawing criticism from both parties.
- The deal highlights ongoing debates over foreign influence, constitutional emoluments, and potential reforms to prevent presidential conflicts of interest.
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Eight years ago, the lobby of the Trump International Hotel in Washington became the symbol of influence peddling. Tourists giddily mingled with lobbyists and campaign donors. The cheapest cocktail went for $24. How quaint.This term, Donald Trump Jr. announced that he is opening a private, members-only club in Georgetown called Executive Branch. Members of the Trump administration, CEOs, and tech executives are among those who have signed up. Th…
Trump's Critics and Supporters Unite Against Plane Deal
"In his eagerness to accept a plane from Qatar, Donald Trump has achieved a remarkable feat, uniting many partisans across America's bitter political divide. The problem for the White House is that unity is happening in opposition to it," the BBC reports."Predictably, Trump's opponents in the De
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