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The president insists only a ‘stupid person’ would turn down extravagant gift intended to replace Air Force One, but risks violating U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause
During a press briefing in the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation a "very nice gesture."
Brit Hume warned on Fox News Monday that Qatar’s donation of a luxury aircraft to the U.S. government for President
Justice Department nominees won't be confirmed until the Trump administration provides full transparency on "Qatari influence," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.
Any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday.
The president grew angry when questioned about the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jetliner from a foreign government.
President Donald Trump touched down in Doha, Qatar to a more-than-warm welcome of fighter jets, Cybertrucks, and dancers.
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