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Trump Accepts $400M Qatar Jet — Ethics Outcry Erupts

President Trump confirmed his plan to accept a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 gift from Qatar amid national security and ethics concerns from senators and critics raising alarms over potential conflicts and legal issues.

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Quote "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer" — President Donald Trump on accepting Qatar’s luxury jet

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