Trump's Qatar Jet Deal? '$400M Bribe' Allegation Triggers Digital Firestorm
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May 12, 2025, 12:42:51 PM |
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A political firestorm has erupted as reports allege former President Donald Trump may receive a $400 million luxury jet from the Qatari government — a move critics are calling a high-flying bribe. Social media lit up after claims surfaced that the jet could serve as Trump’s makeshift Air Force One and later be transferred to his future presidential library. While Qatar has denied gifting the aircraft, they confirmed discussions with the U.S. are ongoing. The jet drama gains traction just as Trump prepares to visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, raising suspicions of foreign influence. Senator Chuck Schumer mocked Trump's "America First" slogan, while legal experts point to the U.S. Constitution's Emoluments Clause, which prohibits such gifts without congressional approval. Trump, unfazed, posted on Truth Social calling the jet a "gift, free of charge."