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Qatar’s PM says luxury jet gift isn’t ‘bribery’ for Trump

The Trump administration accepted a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar in May 2025 to serve as a replacement Air Force One.
Reports indicate the Trump administration initially requested the plane amid ongoing billion-dollar deals involving Trump family businesses in the Middle East.
The Prime Minister of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, addressed concerns by emphasizing that the gift was conducted with full transparency and legality, rejecting claims that it involved bribery or secret arrangements.
Experts warn upgrading the jet could cost tens or hundreds of millions, while critics cite constitutional emoluments clause violations and ethical concerns.
The gift sparked domestic controversy and ethics complaints, highlighting tensions between U.S. Interests and Trump’s private financial dealings abroad.

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The Daily Star

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Looks like critics of Trump's $400M jet ‘gift’ from Qatar got played

I don’t know about you, but I prefer my political corruption to be as visible as a drunk uncle at a wedding. So when Donald Trump teased accepting a $400 million jumbo jet “gift” from Qatar, it felt like he…

2 days ago

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Daily Kos

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Unhingery continues for Krasnov: "Why I oughta..." keep telling lies about the Qatari 'gift'

What, me emolument? One wag referred to it as “cockpit-blocking”. You oughta get out of here. Open corruption. Trump accepts a plane to distract from a $5 BILLION deal with Qatar. ‘I give these SleazeBags fair warning!' Trump unloads over 'free' plane...

3 days ago·United States

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Deadline

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Donald Trump Says Comcast “Ought To Be Investigated” After Peter Alexander Asks POTUS Question About Qatar’s Gifting Of A $400 Million Jet

The president was upset over a question posed by Peter Alexander over the Qatar jet gift.

3 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

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Press Reports: Qatar Spends Billions to Influence Trump Admin, including Funds linked to Tucker Carlson - But Tucker Vehemently Denies Accepting Money from Qatar

After Donald Trump’s successful visit to the Gulf States last week questions have arisen concerning the influence of the Islamist Emirate on the Trump administration and conservative influencers, including the gift of a $400 million 747 from Qatar.

3 days ago·United States

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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John M. Crisp: The Qataris have Donald Trump’s number

An anecdote: At some point in the early 1980s, I was talking with a friend about the shah of Iran, that is, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who ruled Iran from...

3 days ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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The Independent

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Qatar PM says $400m gifts are ‘normal’ between friends following Trump jet criticism

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani dismissed accusations that the move was being used by Qatar to curry favor with the president and his administration to seek benefits for the country

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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