But critics remain unconvinced, citing constitutional concerns over accepting gifts from foreign governments.
Particularly Article I, Section 9, which bars federal officials from accepting “any present” from a foreign state without Congressional approval.
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said the deal reflects “brazen corruption.”
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) promised scrutiny:
“If and when it’s no longer a hypothetical, there will be plenty of oversight.”
The plane, Trump claims, will eventually be donated to his presidential library, raising further ethical questions, given federal limits on personal gifts over $480.
This is the $400 million ‘palace in the sky’ Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet being gifted to Trump by the Qatari Royal Family.
Trump confirmed his administration was preparing to accept the aircraft, calling it a “very public and transparent transaction.”
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 12, 2025
