U.S. Politics

SOURCE www.npr.org
The U.S. has accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from the Qatari government as a gift for President Trump, but experts warn that it will take years and significant costs to meet Air Force One standards. Democratic lawmakers and watchdogs claim the gift violates the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause.

Key Points

  • The U.S. has accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from the Qatari government as a gift for President Trump
  • Experts warn that converting the jet to meet Air Force One standards will be a lengthy and costly process
  • Democratic lawmakers and watchdogs argue that the gift violates the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause

Cons

  • Experts warn that it will take years and significant costs to upgrade the jet to meet Air Force One standards
  • Democratic lawmakers and watchdogs claim the gift violates the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause