Qatar Offers Trump a $400 Million Luxury Jet

卡塔尔向特朗普提供一架价值4亿美元的豪华飞机

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2025-05-14

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President Trump is in the Middle East on the first major international trip of his second term. At the same time, a firestorm has erupted over his plan to accept a $400 million luxury airplane from the Qatari government. Today, Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent, explains how the free plane may set a problematic precedent — and what Qatar might expect in return. Guest: Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Republicans on Capitol Hill seem unlikely to challenge President Trump, as he courts gifts and pushes guardrails.When pressed on the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jet, Mr. Trump said only someone “stupid” would turn down such an offer.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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  • President Donald Trump is in the Middle East on the first major international trip of his second term.

  • And at the same time,

  • a firestorm has erupted over his plan to accept a $400 million luxury airplane from the Qatari government.

  • Today.

  • My colleague Maggie Haberman explains why, to many people, this free plane is problematic.

  • And it's not just because of the precedent it sets, but also what Qatar might expect in return.

  • It's Wednesday, May 14th.

  • President Trump says the U.S. government is poised to accept an airplane from Qatar valued at nearly $400 million.

  • A super luxury Boeing jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar.

  • The very lavish gift is raising substantial ethical and legal questions.

  • Maggie, I have been seeing all of these stories.