Legal experts are examining a reported Qatari aircraft offer amid concerns it could violate long-standing constitutional protections against foreign influence on U.S. presidents.

The US is poised to accept a jet from Qatar. But legal experts previously told BI the reported gift raises both ethical and constitutional concerns.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Tuesday that he is placing a hold on all political nominees for the Justice Department in response to President Trump’s pending acceptance

Donald Trump doesn't seem to understand why people are upset that his administration is accepting a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar.

WASHINGTON - Senate Democratic Leaders Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that he is placing a hold on all political nominees for positions in the Justice Department in response to President Donald Trump's planned acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar valued at $400 million.

During a press briefing in the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation a "very nice gesture."

Meanwhile, an unprecedented offer by the royal family of Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Mr. Trump's exclusive use as a presidential plane has sent shockwaves through the political sphere back home.

Veteran political strategist James Carville weighed in on how Democrats should frame their messaging after President Trump drew controversy after Qatar’s royal family offered him a luxury