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Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept gift of Qatari plane
A $400 million luxury plane offered to the US government sparks criticism over potential conflict of interest
The US government has been offered a $400 million luxury plane by Qatar, which would be outfitted to serve as Air Force One.
The Boeing 747-8 airplane is one of the most valuable gifts ever offered to the US government.
The offer has drawn criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warn that it could be a conflict of interest influencing presidential decisions.
The plane would eventually be donated to the presidential library, according to the president.
The president stated that he had no plans to use the plane for personal reasons after leaving office.
The offer is attributed to gratitude for US help in defending countries in the region, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Boeing 747-8 airplane is one of the most valuable gifts ever offered to the US government.
The offer has drawn criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warn that it could be a conflict of interest influencing presidential decisions.
The plane would eventually be donated to the presidential library, according to the president.
The president stated that he had no plans to use the plane for personal reasons after leaving office.
The offer is attributed to gratitude for US help in defending countries in the region, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
