A luxury jet from a terror-linked regime? Conservatives demand answers.
Conservative voices across America are raising alarms after ABC News revealed that the government of Qatar is offering a lavishly outfitted Boeing 787 Dreamliner to President Donald J. Trump.
The aircraft—once part of the Qatari royal family’s fleet—has been dubbed a “flying palace” and is reportedly worth around $400 million, excluding the sophisticated security and communication upgrades it would require as a presidential transport.
Gold-Trimmed Gift or Trojan Horse?
The plane is said to feature gold finishes, opulent bedrooms, and luxury amenities more fitting for royalty than a public servant. Aviation experts confirm the aircraft’s high value, and insiders report that the U.S. Air Force would take possession if the gift is formally accepted.
Qatar’s Ties to Iran and Radicalism Spark Deep Concerns
Despite official statements that the gift does not violate bribery laws or the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause, many conservatives aren’t convinced.
Radio host Erick Erickson posted bluntly:
“The Qatari government is not our friend, cooperates with Iran and its proxies, and funds terrorism and pro-terror propaganda around the world.”
Fox News host Mark Levin went further, slamming Qatar for attempting to “buy influence” in the United States:
“Their jet and all the other things they are buying in our country does not provide them with the cover they seek. It is a terror state. That is beyond dispute.”
Legal Loopholes? DOJ and White House Say It’s Permissible
According to ABC’s report, Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office determined the gift is legally acceptable, noting that it is being given to the United States Air Force, not to Trump personally. Future plans suggest it may eventually be transferred to Trump’s presidential library foundation.
Conservatives Ask: Where Is the Accountability?
Even critics who normally support the President voiced skepticism.
Commentator Jonah Goldberg called it,
“Corruption in plain — and plane — sight.”
With Qatar’s record of funding anti-American propaganda, radical Islamist movements, and university influence operations, many ask: Is this a goodwill gesture, or a soft-power bribe cloaked in luxury?
America First or Foreign First? The Stakes Are High
At a time when the Trump administration is taking bold action to restore U.S. manufacturing, defend the southern border, and confront globalist agendas, the idea of accepting a jet from a Middle Eastern regime aligned with Iran leaves many patriots uneasy.
As the 2024 campaign heats up, this story is likely to dominate headlines and fire up debates about foreign entanglements, national sovereignty, and the real cost of American leadership.