Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are escalating their efforts to prevent President Donald Trump from accepting a foreign-owned luxury aircraft, a gift from Qatar’s ruling family. The controversy centers on whether the president is violating ethical guidelines by receiving a high-value asset from a foreign government. Congressional leaders are considering several strategies to block the transaction, including inserting restrictive amendments into defense spending bills and delaying key White House nominations as leverage.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have both signaled support for measures that would limit the executive branch’s ability to accept such gifts without congressional oversight. The proposed actions reflect growing bipartisan concern about potential conflicts of interest and the need to enforce transparency in presidential conduct. If implemented, these tactics could significantly hinder Trump’s ability to proceed with the aircraft acquisition, which has sparked debates about presidential accountability and foreign influence.