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Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a $400 million Boeing 747-8 luxury jet from Qatar’s royal family as a temporary Air Force One replacement. Trump criticized the current presidential aircraft as outdated and inferior to jets used by Gulf leaders. The Qatari plane, boasting opulent features, would later be displayed at his presidential library. However, the proposal has sparked backlash over potential violations of the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause and national security concerns, including surveillance risks. Critics argue the gift appears personal, despite White House claims it’s for military use. The ongoing delay in Boeing’s new Air Force One adds fuel to the debate.
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