Former Vice President Mike Pence's Opposition to Trump Accepting Jet from Qatar

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Former Vice President Mike Pence opposes President Trump accepting a luxury jet from Qatar to use as the next Air Force One, citing security, intelligence, and constitutional concerns. Pence suggests Qatar's history of supporting Hamas and Al Qaeda raises red flags, and advises against accepting the plane as a gift from a foreign government.

Key Points

  • Security and intelligence risks involved in accepting the luxury jet
  • Constitutional implications of receiving gifts from foreign governments
  • Suggestion to redirect the value of the plane to infrastructure on Qatar's military base

Cons

  • Security concerns over potential intelligence gathering
  • Constitutional issues regarding accepting gifts from a foreign government
  • Qatar's history of supporting Hamas and Al Qaeda