Results: Qatar gifts Boeing 747-8 jet
Published on 05/16/2025
The Emoluments Clause prohibits a federal government official from receiving “any present . . . of any kind whatever” from a foreign government or its representatives without the consent of Congress.
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Legal details over accepting Qatari plane to use as Air Force One 'still being worked out,' White House says. Are you aware of the Boeing 747-8 jet to replace Air Force One as a gift from the Qatari royal family? Yes
61%
1277 votes
No
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Undecided
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Not Applicable
18%
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Trump said Sunday night that the Defense Department plans to accept the luxury jet as a "GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE," on social media. He said the multimillion dollar jet would be used on a temporary basis "in a very public and transparent transaction." Do you believe that the gift is being given without any strings attached? Yes
14%
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No
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Undecided
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Not Applicable
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"The (US Air Force) would have to tear it apart looking for surveillance equipment and inspect the integrity of the plane," a law enforcement source said. Would you think that there could be some issues with national security even after it was torn apart? Yes
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No
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Trump added that the plane will "go directly" to his presidential library after he leaves office. Do you believe that the gift is to the president as Trump is saying or to the government as Qatar is saying? Yes
19%
396 votes
No
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491 votes
Undecided
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659 votes
Not Applicable
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