Trump’s sons pushing family business deals in Qatar amid country’s rumored gift of $400m Air Force One replacement
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‘Ridiculous’: Trump administration hits back amid Qatari plane row
- US President Donald Trump's sons, Eric and Donald Jr., are pursuing business deals in Qatar, including a Trump International Golf Club and luxury villas project.
- This coincides with Qatar's rumoured gift of a $400 million Boeing 747 to replace Air Force One, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
- The Trump administration denies any impropriety, with spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt saying that it is “ridiculous” to suggest that the president is “doing anything for his own benefit”.
- Critics argue the plane gift and business dealings violate the emoluments clause, which prohibits government officials from accepting gifts from foreign states.
- Ethics experts are questioning whether the gift, intended for the Department of Defense but ultimately destined for the Trump Presidential Library Foundation, truly benefits the US or primarily serves the Trump family's interests.