Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar DW 05/12/2025
Briefly

President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to receive a luxury Boeing aircraft as a gift from Qatar's royal family, potentially replacing the current Air Force One. Critics, spanning the political spectrum, have raised alarms about the implications of such a gift, arguing it may violate ethical standards and that it reflects possible conflicts of interest due to Trump's businesses. Despite opposition criticism, Trump framed the acceptance of this luxury jet as beneficial, suggesting it allows for a cost-free upgrade to Air Force One while dismissing his critics as excessively negative.
Critics, including the Democratic National Committee, have raised concerns that Trump's acceptance of a luxury jet as a gift from Qatar could be a conflict of interest.
President Trump defended the decision to accept a luxury aircraft from Qatar, describing it as a temporary gift going to the Defense Department.
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