Several top Republicans in Congress have expressed concerns about the 747 deal, including that the plane would be a security risk.

The Trump administration will reportedly accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar to temporarily use as Air Force One.

President Donald Trump defended the prospect of accepting the gift of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, even as criticism emerged from both sides of the aisle.

"And so, there is a provision in the Constitution that says you can't do this." The post Rand Paul Urges Trump to Reject Plane from Qatar: ‘It’s a Mistake’ first appeared on Mediaite.

CEO Kelly Ortberg signed an accord for as many as 210 widebody aircraft from Qatar Airways at a ceremony witnessed by Trump and the Emir of Qatar on Wednesday.

The president insists only a ‘stupid person’ would turn down extravagant gift intended to replace Air Force One, but risks violating U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause