US EditionUS Senate Democratic leader proposes ban on foreign Air Force One planes
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed the Presidential Airlift Security Act on Monday to block foreign aircraft from becoming Air Force One.
- Schumer introduced the bill after reports emerged of the Trump administration negotiating to acquire a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar, sparking criticism over foreign influence.
- The legislation seeks to prevent the Department of Defense from allocating funds in 2025 and 2026 for acquiring, altering, or servicing aircraft that have been owned by foreign governments for use as presidential transport.
- Senator Schumer emphasized that the aircraft is neither a personal gift nor donation to the president, while a White House spokesperson confirmed that the Department of Defense will upgrade the plane to meet top-tier standards.
- The bill faces slim chances of passage amid Republican Senate control, but it highlights concerns over national security and legal questions about foreign gifts to the presidency.
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