President Trump’s administration is reportedly preparing to accept a lavish Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar’s royal family, which would be retrofitted to serve as Air Force One. Valued at approximately $400 million, the jet—described as a “flying palace”—was originally used by the Qatari royals. The aircraft is expected to be modified by defense contractor L3Harris to meet U.S. presidential security and communications standards. However, the Qatari government has stated that the transfer is still under consideration, and no final agreement has been reached. The potential gift has stirred debate over its legality under the U.S. Constitution’s Emoluments Clause, w…
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