This was unexpected.
The Trump administration is facing sharp criticism from both allies and opponents over a massive $400 million aircraft gift from the Qatari government — a deal that is sparking concerns over foreign influence, national security, and constitutional integrity.
Laura Loomer Warns: “We Cannot Accept a Jet from Jihadists in Suits”
Conservative activist and staunch Trump supporter Laura Loomer issued a fiery warning on social media, calling out the administration for reportedly accepting a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar.
“I would take a bullet for President Trump,” Loomer posted on X. “But a $400 million ‘gift’ from jihadists in suits is unacceptable. This is a stain on the administration if it’s true.”
Boeing Jet Gift Tied to Controversial Middle East Power
According to reports first published by ABC News, the Qatari royal family is offering the high-end aircraft to the U.S. Department of Defense as a temporary Air Force One replacement. The deal, sources say, will be formalized during Trump’s upcoming diplomatic trip to the Middle East. The aircraft is expected to be transferred to President Trump’s future presidential library after his term ends.
Qatar’s Ties to Radical Groups Raise Red Flags
Loomer and other critics highlight Qatar’s documented ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as its history of harboring Hamas leaders.
“How can we fight Iranian proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah when the same regime funding them is giving us aircraft?” Loomer asked. “The Qatar lobby is the most powerful foreign lobby in D.C., and this is what an Islamic takeover looks like in real time.”
Democrats Claim Constitutional Violation—Trump Fires Back
Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin claimed the gift could violate the U.S. Constitution’s Emoluments Clause, which bars federal officials from accepting anything of value from foreign states.
But President Trump was quick to defend the move in a post on Truth Social.
“The Defense Department is getting a FREE 747 aircraft to replace an aging Air Force One. This is a public, transparent donation,” Trump wrote. “Crooked Democrats want us to waste taxpayer dollars instead. World Class Losers! MAGA.”
White House Says Legal Process Is Ongoing
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed the President’s position in an interview with Fox News, stating that the administration is still finalizing the legal details.
“The Qatari government has offered this aircraft as a donation to the Department of Defense,” she said. “We are committed to full legal compliance and transparency in every step.”
Loomer’s Influence Inside Trump World Grows
Despite her criticism, Loomer remains a key figure in Trump’s political circle. She was reportedly instrumental in the recent dismissal of multiple national security staffers after a private Oval Office meeting with the President.
“Laura is a supporter and a free spirit,” Trump said last fall. “I don’t control her.”
Loomer also claims her repeated efforts to formally join the Trump administration have been blocked by White House staff. “The President has hired me four times, and all four times his staff have intervened,” she wrote.
Foreign Gifts, National Security, and the Fight to Put America First
This developing story raises serious questions about the influence of foreign powers, the integrity of military procurement, and the role of outside voices in shaping White House decisions.
As the Trump administration navigates global diplomacy and internal pressure from conservative voices, one question lingers: Can America accept luxury gifts from foreign powers without compromising its principles?