1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

Accepting Qatar's lavish gift of a $400 million luxury jet would violate the Constitution's emoluments clause, which prohibits federal officials from receiving presents from foreign governments without congressional consent. This ethical safeguard against corruption and foreign influence cannot be casually disregarded. The president's willingness to exploit this troubling ethical lapse for personal gain by putting the plane on display at his presidential library after using it in office is a flagrant abuse of power that erodes public trust. Securing American leadership abroad requires upholding democratic principles at home. I urge rejecting this unconstitutional arrangement and holding the president accountable for his reckless disregard of anti-corruption laws.