Former President Donald Trump is set to receive a \$400 million luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from the Qatari royal family, a gift he can use as his presidential plane and keep after his presidency ends in 2028. Dubbed a “palace in the sky,” the jet features gold fittings, leather seats, and a conference room with recliners. Democrats have criticized the gift as corruption, given Trump’s financial ties to Qatar, including leasing office space and hosting Qatari officials at the Trump International Hotel. Some supporters, including Laura Loomer and Mark Levin, have also voiced concerns about the gift’s implications.
Critics argue that the jet, with its lavish interior and connections to Trump’s financial interests, reflects ongoing ethical issues. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy called it “illegal” and “unconstitutional,” accusing Trump of setting himself up for personal gain since his re-election. This gift follows past controversies involving Trump’s financial dealings, including creating his own cryptocurrency the day before his second inauguration. Even some of Trump’s allies have expressed discomfort with the perceived impropriety of accepting such a costly gift from a foreign government.