The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 13, 2025

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Cockpit Lights Flash Emoluments Clause Danger, as Qatar Government Apparently Gifts $400M 747 to Trump for Air Force One

President Donald Trump appears poised to accept a gift of a $400 million dollar super luxury Boeing 747 from the Qatar royal family for use as Trump’s Air Force One. The potential gift is raising questions of potential corruption under the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause, and a potential security risk.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Congress - U.S. Constitution's Emolument's Clause
ABC News - Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources
President Donald Trump - Post on Truth Social defending the gift
CNN - Boeing now plans to deliver new Air Force One jets in 2027, before Trump leaves office
Open Secrets - Lobbying expenditures by Qatar government, including by Pam Bondi's former lobbying firm, Ballard Partners
The Independent - Qatar pushes back on reports of $400M Boeing jet gift to Trump

Groups Taking Action:

American Promise, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Brennan Center for Justice

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