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Trump Rejects Accusations of Conflict of Interest Over Qatar Luxury Jet Gift

Trump Rejects Accusations of Conflict of Interest Over Qatar Luxury Jet Gift

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The Trump administration is reportedly set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar as a gift, valued at $400 million. President Trump has described the deal as a "transparent transaction," but critics have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The plane was offered as a gift by the Qatari royal family, and it is expected to be used as a new Air Force One.

Ali Al-Ansari
1. The possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use as Air Force One is currently under consideration between Qatar's Ministry of Defense and the US Department of Defense.
2. Reports that a jet is being gifted by Qatar to the United States government during the upcoming visit of President Trump are inaccurate.
Democratic National Committee
1. While working families brace for higher costs and empty shelves, Trump is still focusing on enriching himself and his billionaire backers.
New York Post
1. Qatar's 'Palace in the Sky' jet is NOT a 'free gift' – and Trump shouldn't accept it as one.
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
1. It's not just bribery, it's premium foreign influence with extra legroom.
Jamie Raskin
Democratic Party
1. A gift you use for four years and then deposit in your library is still a gift (and a grift).
Karoline Leavitt
Republican Party
1. The legal details of that are still being worked out, but of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law, and we commit ourselves to the utmost transparency, and we will continue to do that.
2. The Qatari government has graciously offered to donate a plane to the Department of Defense.
Rand Paul
Republican Party
1. It's not like a ride on the plane. We are talking about the entire $400m plane.
2. Whether it's improper or not – I don't think it's worth it.
Donald Trump
Republican Party
1. You're ABC Fake News right? You should be embarrassed asking that question.
2. There was an old golfer named Sam Sneed. Did you ever hear of him? He won 82 tournaments. And he had a motto. When they give you a putt, you say, thank you very much. You pick up your ball and you walk to the next hole… Remember that, Sam Snead.
3. So the fact that the Defence Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane.
4. I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer. I mean, I could be a stupid person say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane.' But it was - I thought it was a great gesture.