Qatari Horse? Why Donald Trump's $400 million gift from Qatari royal family is problematic
Monday, 12 May 2025 () Let’s begin with the obvious. The United States Constitution, that revered parchment from the age of powdered wigs and horse-drawn carriages, contains a small but potent clause called the Foreign Emoluments Clause. It explicitly bars federal officials from accepting “any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever” from a foreign state without Congressional approval.
Trump is at the center of a political and legal storm after confirming plans to temporarily use a $400 million Boeing 747-8 — dubbed the “Flying Palace” — reportedly offered by Qatar’s royal family. Trump claims the ultra-luxurious jet is a “gift, free of charge” to the U.S. government...
The controversy over Donald Trump accepting a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 from the Qatari royal family has erupted into a political firestorm. As critics question the legality and ethics of the..