1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

The proposed acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747-8 as a gift from Qatar to serve as a temporary Air Force One raises significant ethical concerns and contradicts claims of putting America first. It appears to violate the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, which prohibits federal officials from receiving gifts from foreign states without congressional approval. Accepting such an extravagant gift from a foreign government opens the door to undue influence and conflicts of interest in policymaking. Moreover, this move undermines support for American companies like Boeing, which has been awarded contracts to build the next generation of presidential aircraft. Instead of investing in domestic industry and preserving high-paying American jobs, the administration seems willing to outsource a core responsibility to a foreign nation. This decision lacks transparency and bypasses established procurement processes. I urge you to reconsider this course of action and work across the aisle to uphold ethical standards and prioritize American workers and businesses. The American people deserve leadership that upholds the rule of law, avoids conflicts of interest, and safeguards our national interests ahead of personal or political gain. Rejecting this gift would demonstrate a true commitment to ethical governance and putting America first.