5Fénykép© ndtv.com'Great Gesture': Trump Says He Would Be 'Stupid' To Reject Qatari Air Force One Gift
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US President Donald Trump's plans to receive a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar has triggered a massive political row and raised various concerns, including among a section of Republicans, even as he said he would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift.
Qatar's royal family has reportedly offered to donate a luxury 747-8 jumbo jet as Mr Trump awaits the delayed delivery of two new planes from Boeing to serve as an updated Air Force One. A new commercial 747-8 costs approximately $400 million.
The US Constitution bars government officials from accepting gifts from "any King, Prince or foreign State," under Article 1 of the Foreign Emoluments Clause.
“ It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive,
Donald Trump,
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“ The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defense, NOT TO ME! It is a gift from a Nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years,
Donald Trump,
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“ I think it's a great gesture from Qatar. I appreciate it very much. I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer,
Donald Trump,
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“ I mean, I could be a stupid person saying, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane,'
Donald Trump,
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