This is my open and transparent limit as a Parks and Rec Commissioner: "The annual gift limit for state and local officials and employees is set at $630 for the 2025-2026 calendar years. This means that an official cannot receive gifts with a total value exceeding $630 from any single source."
It’s the “private” part of the transaction that is the concern…the “donate to Trump when leaving office” bit.
Unless the aircraft is kept by DoD totally and then returned to Qatar this should be a “no deal”. Really though it should not be a deal at all - transparent or not
MAGA: taking a plane from a foreign government, having it fit out to AF1 specs by tax payers, then gifted to yourself before your term ends, because your AG/former Qatar lobbyist says it’s ok
He's claiming that DoD is getting the aircraft. If that's true, then it can't be given away to his library. He has no authority to give away government property.
Judd--All planes of the size of the Qatari plane run on monumental amounts of software. All of the software on the Qatari "gift" has to be stripped out and replaced to secure the plane's communications and safety systems. The cost will be significant.
This is essentially the conservative proposition. Sharks swim to the top, minnows at the bottom. I guarantee conservatives have zero problem with this. He won it, fair and square.
As I recall our 45th president bragged about his tough negation on the price for new Air Force one aircraft. Looks like he may have mislead the public.
Oh no, he doesn't keep it, his Presidential library foundation gets to keep it. Totally standard. Don't all the Prez libraries have palatial airplanes at their disposal? These people are bold and crazy with the lies, I'll give them that.
Greed Grift
We call him GG or Krasnov or Traitor but Maga knows him as Trumpty dumpty does his Boom Boom in his diaper
That is how immature this wanna be king is
Call your representative and tell them to impeach this pos before our country becomes the second coming of Russia https://CitizensImpeachment.com
Could you nice people please send me a nice big hunk of dinero? I'll tell everyone how nice Qatar is. I promise. I'd even recommend my friends to text in their requests to you. You folks are just wonderful!
1/ Democrats, and more specifically Americans, are undeed generally co concerned about following THE LAW.
And also, we care about THE REASON for the law and the harm it does our fellow Americans when we disregard things like bribery and disloyalty to our country.
Ethics aside, a concept Mr. Trump doesn’t comprehend, he does understand deal
making. A transactional person such as Trump should know, receiving a gift of this value will require some meaningful consideration later when asked. Which is why you shouldn’t accept bribes from foreign governments.
I love the implication that Democrats object to this because it’s a gift rather than a purchase, and that the jet will “temporarily” be in his possession and not “ temporarily” Air Force One. It’ll just be his personal plaything after that.
Ethics and corruption aside, what leader of a country talks like this? Spewing such divisive hate on a daily basis. I’m so ashamed of the GOP and Supreme Court for allowing this evil monster to remain in office.
Sadly this has been Trump since well before his life in politics. It's the very core of his being.
I'm constantly haunted by having tried to reason with friends + family who supported him in 2016 and beyond.
Their response: " I don't care about all that. I care about his policies."
And here we are.
I wonder who will be lining up first for a joy ride? Clarence Thomas? Oh how HE loves gifts? Bimbo Bondi…’I did it’, it’s legal’. So many I’m certain! 🤷🏽♀️
Based on the "find out" he's [not] experienced related to all his "f***ing around", I can't say he's wrong. He's only wrong as it applies to those of us NOT above the law.
Mr President, the last time I checked, all Presidents are representing ALL Americans, political party aside. So, 50% of the country you represent are losers?
I recall reading I one of Obama’s books how presidents cannot take valuable gifts from other countries, as it could be construed as bribery. Remember when being president held the gravitas of moral integrity?
U.S. taxpayers will be paying for all assessing, upgrading, and modifying needed for a plane U.S. taxpayers AND future U.S. Presidents will have no access to as Trump will be claiming it for himself at the end of his term.
Will Trump be repaying the taxpayers or pay taxes on the bribe gift?
Presidents can receive gifts but when they leave office they can't take them. Of course those are the old rules, inapplicable when it comes to Donald undoubtedly.
We're past time to ignore anything that comes out of his mouth, or anything his lackeys say. It's empty currency. Don't give it oxygen. Instead, amplify his decisions and their consequences. File suit. Impeach. Protest. Hammer the message into the people that voted for him.
navy blue would also have placed an actual overheat/technological burden on the hull as well as being a slightly abstruse security threat; the Kennedy-era livery redesign remains light colored to 'blend' the aircraft into the colors of the sky and make her less of a target.
Arab countries which are friendly with Iran give away 700 million dollar airplanes to people all the time with no strings attached. Nothing fishy here.
tbf, Trump has no intention of honoring this quid with any kind of quo. He’s just getting a nice gift from some big strong people with tears in their eyes who adore him.
Anyone who believes that DJT can write a sentence as complex as the first one in this missive, is delusional.
The question remains, who is behind these burps on Truthsocial? Is it Trump's ramblings articulated by Stephen Miller? Or Stephen Miller's vitriol represented as Trump rambling?
Is he allowed to use it during the presidency? - What happened to security, command and control and all the other stuff built into the official planes ....
Is it even safe to operate... who had access during the outfitting...
Typical dem response. ya’ll complain about big pharm profits forever even celebrating their assassins, then complain about major cuts for citizens because republicans are responsible for it.
And drug pricing will be based on foreign markets, but I guess we shoulda just asked Pfizer nicely?
The government isn’t dictating what the pharma companies can make, they just can’t make the US subsidize healthcare for the rest of the free world.
Big pharma won’t make 75% of its profits of the US any longer,and the EU will be forced to pick up the difference like it should.
That’s not socialist
So, setting price caps that artificially dictate what the cost of a product is you see as a capitalist policy & not a socialist one… strangely interesting.
I've just had an ethics class at work, and they said we shouldn't accept gifts beyond $30.
Unfortunately, I missed the part where they said $400 million gifts were OK.
There's a hole in his bucket. He can never fill it. Maybe that's why he's so obsessed with spigots.
The jet is narcissistic supply, an attempt to fill the bucket.
People fail to realize how damaged this man is.
Who made the deal for the two really brand new VC-25B (747-8i based) aircraft being modified by Boeing in Texas?
Weird idea, but if Boeing was making money on the deal, they might move faster... So pay them the cash that L3Harris would be getting for the Qatari plane ..
Respect for th US constitution is optional? Article I, Section 9, Clause 8:
“no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.”
Mr Trump is welcome to accept a personal $400 million jet from Qatar - IF he wants to Resign...
Otherwise - we have regulations against the 'President' accepting gifts
The Emoluments Clause, found in Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution, prohibits federal officeholders from accepting gifts, payments, or titles from foreign states without congressional consent. Its purpose is to prevent foreign influence and corruption in the U.S. government.
I wonder if the “FREE” 747 will have all of electronic counter measures to stop incoming missiles and drones? You know, like the forty year old one has.
No one wants the government to pay $400M for a luxury airplane plus all of the defense stuff it would have to be fitted with. That is stupid. Where’s DOGE? But kids only get 4 pencils for the school year. I guess they better get creative for art class & hope they don’t have to take notes EVERY day.🤬
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The only thing free in this world is the cheese at the bottom of the rat trap.
Unless the aircraft is kept by DoD totally and then returned to Qatar this should be a “no deal”. Really though it should not be a deal at all - transparent or not
We must remember
He always projects
Transparent does not make it right.
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
~ ABBA
Gifts aren't transactions.
We call him GG or Krasnov or Traitor but Maga knows him as Trumpty dumpty does his Boom Boom in his diaper
That is how immature this wanna be king is
Call your representative and tell them to impeach this pos before our country becomes the second coming of Russia
https://CitizensImpeachment.com
https://bsky.app/profile/juddlegum.bsky.social/post/3loww5uvsrk22
And also, we care about THE REASON for the law and the harm it does our fellow Americans when we disregard things like bribery and disloyalty to our country.
And we have an intrinsic hope that our country's leaders will put their interests for the good of our country above their own.
making. A transactional person such as Trump should know, receiving a gift of this value will require some meaningful consideration later when asked. Which is why you shouldn’t accept bribes from foreign governments.
Nice tell, Donald.
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I'm constantly haunted by having tried to reason with friends + family who supported him in 2016 and beyond.
Their response: " I don't care about all that. I care about his policies."
And here we are.
I'm sure he'll see the fairness of this.
His ratio of FA to FO is ridiculously skewed.
Will Trump be repaying the taxpayers or pay taxes on the bribe gift?
my a*s 🙄
TEMPORARILY?? AND THEN WHAT ASSHOLE?
https:/timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/elon-musk-provides-update-on-donald-trumps-5-million-gold-card-says-quiet-trial-is-going-on/articleshow/121088293.cms
Biden cancelled that for the traditional light blue
We hear you
https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2017/09/narcissistic-projection#1
Forget corrupt that's old news.
What security implications have been considered?
I mean, in addition to stewing over the corruption everyone has rightly pounced on, ALSO be aware this is a security risk of the highest order.
So, "in a very public and transparent transaction..." You can sell drugs and commit any criminal act as long as it's done in the open. It is all good?
The condescension!
The question remains, who is behind these burps on Truthsocial? Is it Trump's ramblings articulated by Stephen Miller? Or Stephen Miller's vitriol represented as Trump rambling?
Nothing to see here.
Temporary means it will be his and he is letting the government temporarily use it while he is in power.
Is it even safe to operate... who had access during the outfitting...
Now, do you consider government controlled prices to be more socialist or communist?
In either case, your open rejection of free market capitalism is noted.
And drug pricing will be based on foreign markets, but I guess we shoulda just asked Pfizer nicely?
I’m all for price limits but then I openly support socialist policies.
This is an example of directly answering a question, FYI.
Big pharma won’t make 75% of its profits of the US any longer,and the EU will be forced to pick up the difference like it should.
That’s not socialist
Does that apply to healthcare at large too then?
Unfortunately, I missed the part where they said $400 million gifts were OK.
The jet is narcissistic supply, an attempt to fill the bucket.
People fail to realize how damaged this man is.
Weird idea, but if Boeing was making money on the deal, they might move faster... So pay them the cash that L3Harris would be getting for the Qatari plane ..
“no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.”
Otherwise - we have regulations against the 'President' accepting gifts
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov
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Aaaaand now talk about what comes *after* that, Donnie.