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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer

The Air Force remains committed to expediting delivery of the VC-25 bridge aircraft in support of the Presidential airlift mission, with an anticipated delivery no later than summer 2026. The air force added that it has accepted the Qatari gift which will be used for executive airlift. Described as a flying palace, the estimated $400m gift to Trump last year drew widespread bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers voicing ethical concerns over Qatar's motives and questioning the 13-year-old plane's security measures.
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fromwww.twincities.com
8 months ago

What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?

Trump's acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar raises concerns about emoluments and presidential ethics.
The Emoluments Clause prohibits foreign gifts to the president without congressional consent.
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