President Donald Trump is defending his decision to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar, likening the luxury jet to the Statue of Liberty as critics from both parties question the legality and optics of the gift.
Trump has faced mounting scrutiny since it was revealed that the Qatari government offered to donate a plane to the U.S. government. Some officials allege the move may violate the Constitution's emoluments clause, which prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments without congressional approval.
