A growing number of prominent Republicans are publicly criticizing President Donald Trump following reports that he accepted a $400 million luxury jet from the government of Qatar. The alleged gift has sparked a wave of concern within conservative circles, raising alarms about ethics, foreign influence, and the integrity of Trump’s administration.
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The controversy began gaining traction over the weekend, when conservative firebrand Laura Loomer posted a series of blistering messages on Twitter, warning that the Qatari jet could severely damage Trump’s presidency. “This is really going to be such a stain on the admin if this is true,” she wrote. “And I say that as someone who would take a bullet for Trump. I’m so disappointed.” Her remarks were quickly amplified by Fox News host Mark Levin, who added simply: “Ditto.”
On Monday, Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro voiced his own concerns on his podcast, pointing out the apparent double standard among conservatives. “I think if we switched the names to Hunter Biden and Joe Biden, we’d all be freaking out on the right,” Shapiro said.
“The administration’s policy is too important for this sort of activity.” Although Shapiro affirmed that he wants Trump to succeed, he made clear that the situation contradicts the president’s own promises: “President Trump promised to drain the swamp. This is not, in fact, draining the swamp.”
Senator Rand Paul echoed these concerns in an appearance on Fox Business, highlighting both the optics and constitutional implications. “I do think the jet probably sends the wrong signal, and I don't like the look or appearance of it, so I would hope he would reject it,” Paul said. “The Constitution specifically says you can't take gifts from foreign leaders.”
Even Trump’s former U.N. Ambassador and now political rival, Nikki Haley, strongly criticized the move. “Accepting gifts from foreign nations is never a good practice,” she said. “It threatens intelligence and national security. Especially when that nation supports a terrorist organization. If this were Biden, we would be furious.”
Congressman Mike Lawler added to the bipartisan rebuke, stating: “We don't want to be straight up accepting any type of gift from any foreign government, certainly not one that can be viewed in a way that obviously has been presented here.”
As of now, Trump has not publicly commented on the allegations. But the sharp criticism from within his own party signals a rare and serious fracture—one that could have lasting consequences for his administration and legacy.
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