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House Democrat demands ethics review of Qatari jet gift to Trump

  • Rep. Ritchie Torres has demanded an ethics review after reports surfaced that Qatar intends to gift a $400 million Boeing 747 to President Trump for use as Air Force One.
  • The gift follows longstanding concerns about Qatari influence in U.S. Politics, fueled by donations to universities and the Trump family’s expanding Middle East business ventures.
  • Democrats and some Republicans have raised constitutional and national security worries, citing potential violations of the emoluments clause and Qatar’s ties to Hamas.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it “premium foreign influence with extra legroom,” while President Trump defended the gesture as a generous gift and criticized opponents as obstructive.
  • The controversy suggests ongoing challenges in balancing foreign relations, presidential ethics, and private business interests amid wider debates over foreign influence in Washington.
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