It seems that Democrats cannot get enough of witch-hunting President Trump as they are plotting to obstruct the President’s acceptance of a gift aircraft from Qatar that would save American taxpayers millions.
Far-left lawmakers claim the $400 million jet violates the Constitution’s emoluments clause, despite the DOJ confirming the arrangement is legal.
The transparent political maneuver aims to block a practical solution for updating the aging Air Force One fleet.
Several Democrat senators are orchestrating what appears to be a desperate attempt to prevent President Trump from accepting Qatar’s offer of a Boeing 747-8 aircraft that would serve as the next Air Force One.
The jet represents a significant cost-saving measure for American taxpayers who would otherwise have to pay for a replacement presidential aircraft.
Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Chris Coons (D-DE) are leading the charge against this taxpayer-friendly arrangement.
Schatz plans to introduce a formal resolution disapproving of Qatar’s gift, potentially forcing a vote on the Senate floor in a move that Republican lawmakers describe as purely political.
The DOJ has already defended the arrangement, clearly stating that it does not constitute bribery and explaining that the government, not Trump personally, would be accepting the plane.
Yet, this legal assessment has not stopped Democrats from making exaggerated claims about constitutional violations.
Moreover, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has dismissed these manufactured ethics concerns, pointing out that receiving gifts from foreign countries is not unusual in diplomacy.
The practical plan would have the U.S. military outfit the plane for presidential use, with it later becoming part of Trump’s presidential library – a common practice for former presidential assets.
“This is one of the most outrageous things that an American president has ever done,” claimed Senator Schatz.
Senator Murphy has gone even further, describing the Qatar jet gift as “wildly illegal” despite the DOJ’s legal assessment to the contrary.
Murphy is also attempting to force Senate debates and votes on military deals with Qatar and other Middle Eastern nations, apparently more interested in obstructing foreign policy than addressing America’s pressing domestic concerns.
While Democrats focus on this manufactured controversy, the existing contract for new Air Force One planes faces significant delays and cost overruns.
President Trump’s acceptance of the Qatar aircraft would provide an immediate solution to this problem at no cost to American taxpayers.
He described the potential transfer as “in a very public and transparent transaction,” highlighting the above-board nature of the arrangement that Democrats are twisting into something nefarious.
The Democrat maneuvers are largely symbolic, as Senate Republicans could easily reject these politically motivated resolutions.
This is yet another example of Democrats prioritizing attacks on President Trump over advancing solutions that would benefit the American people.
President Trump continues his productive Middle East tour, strengthening international relationships and securing advantageous deals for America.
At the same time, Democrats fixate on blocking a gift that would save Americans hundreds of millions of dollars.
Ultimately, whether the Democrats’ symbolic stand gains traction or stalls remains in political balance.
