- United States
- Idaho
- Letter
I urge you to take immediate action to oppose the reported plan by Qatar to provide a Boeing 747 to President Donald Trump, even if framed as a future gift to his presidential library. This raises grave concerns under the U.S. Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause (Article I, Section 9), which prohibits any person holding federal office from accepting gifts or benefits from foreign states without congressional consent. A sitting President accepting such a gift—regardless of how it is labeled—poses a clear conflict of interest and violates foundational constitutional safeguards.
This echoes prior concerns raised during President Trump’s first term, when legal scholars and watchdogs warned of emoluments violations tied to his business holdings. Allowing a foreign government to offer such a high-value asset sets a dangerous precedent and undermines U.S. sovereignty.
This is not merely symbolic—it is a test of our constitutional resolve. I urge you to speak out, demand congressional scrutiny, and act to prevent this unacceptable breach of democratic integrity.