U.S. President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One as he departs for Saudi Arabia from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, saying on Monday it would be "stupid" to turn down the generous offer.
The $400 million luxury plane, which would be outfitted to serve as Air Force One, would be one of the most valuable gifts ever received by the U.S. government. News of the offer drew immediate criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions.
