President Trump accepting a $400 million jet from the Qatari royal family

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Republicans on Capitol Hill have raised national security concerns about President Trump accepting a $400 million jet from the Qatari royal family on behalf of the U.S. government. Some senators have not been briefed on the details of the deal.

Key Points

  • President Trump accepted the jet on behalf of the U.S. government, not himself.
  • The U.S. Department of Defense is expected to retrofit the luxury jet for use as Air Force One.
  • Qatar also agreed to purchase 160 American Boeing planes in agreements with the U.S.

Pros

  • The Boeing 747 will be used as a temporary Air Force One, saving the U.S. government hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • Qatar's gift is seen as a reward for the U.S. successfully defending the nation for many years.

Cons

  • Democrats criticize the deal as unconstitutional, citing the emoluments clause of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Some Republican senators express national security concerns due to Qatar's relationships with China and Hamas.