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Republican lawmakers are raising concerns about elements of President Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, expressing discomfort about the president’s decision to
House Republican says there are ‘national security' and ‘ethical’ concerns over Trump-Qatar jet deal
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about his concerns over President Trump saying he will accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake reports on the latest from the president’s Middle East visit.
The US is poised to accept a jet from Qatar. But legal experts previously told BI the reported gift raises both ethical and constitutional concerns.
Trump's presidential opponent in 2016 had a sharp response to him saying, "Why wouldn't I accept a free gift?"
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP firebrand senators are among those voicing discomfort with the deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Qatar will invest $10 billion in coming years in the Al Udeid Air Base southwest of the country's capital Doha, the largest U.S. military facility in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to U.S. troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar during his trip across the Middle East.