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According to the report, US President Donald Trump has defended the White House plan to receive a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar to be used as America's Air Force One presidential plane. President Trump said that it was given as a gift and might be an insult if it is not accepted, however, the statement of president is in contrary to the statement of the Qatar spokesman, saying that the transfer of an aircraft for "temporary use" was under discussion between the two countries.
The report also stated that the potential value of the plane and its handling has raised legal and ethical questions among critics on the political left and right. The US Constitution has a provision known as the Emoluments Clause, which restricts what gifts US presidents can accept from foreign governments. It was designed to prevent leaders from becoming beholden to foreign governments. Many critics emerged on social media, good and bad.
The report added that the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Sunday that "any gift given by a foreign government is always accepted in full compliance with all applicable laws. President Trump's administration is committed to full transparency". The White House's current fleet includes two Boeing 747-200B planes customized for presidential use with special communications equipment and features like a state room, office, and conference room. The planes have been in use since 1990 and 1991.
Source: BBC
The report also stated that the potential value of the plane and its handling has raised legal and ethical questions among critics on the political left and right. The US Constitution has a provision known as the Emoluments Clause, which restricts what gifts US presidents can accept from foreign governments. It was designed to prevent leaders from becoming beholden to foreign governments. Many critics emerged on social media, good and bad.
The report added that the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Sunday that "any gift given by a foreign government is always accepted in full compliance with all applicable laws. President Trump's administration is committed to full transparency". The White House's current fleet includes two Boeing 747-200B planes customized for presidential use with special communications equipment and features like a state room, office, and conference room. The planes have been in use since 1990 and 1991.
Source: BBC