1. United States
2. La.
3. Letter

We must put an end to the corruption and unethical conduct that plagued the Trump administration. The revelation that Qatar plans to donate a $400 million jumbo jet for Trump's personal use as Air Force One is a brazen display of foreign influence peddling. This gift from Qatar would be the most valuable ever given to a president by a foreign government. It raises serious ethical concerns and potentially violates the Emoluments Clause, which prohibits federal officials from receiving gifts or payments from foreign states. An independent investigation is imperative to determine if any laws were broken. Moreover, the very notion that an outgoing president would accept such an extravagant personal gift from another country is an affront to democratic principles. It exemplifies the self-dealing and lack of ethics that became hallmarks of the Trump presidency. We cannot allow our highest office to be tainted by corruption or the appearance of quid pro quo transactions with foreign powers. Upholding the integrity of our democratic institutions demands utmost transparency and accountability for any potential wrongdoing. The American people deserve full disclosure regarding this dubious aircraft deal and any other unethical conduct by the previous administration.