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Schumer Introduces Bill to Block Foreign-Owned Jets as Air Force One

The proposed legislation aims to prevent President Trump from accepting a $400 million Qatari jet, citing legal, security, and ethical concerns.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks, following the weekly Senate caucus luncheons, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
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US President Donald Trump has long been unhappy with the current Air Force One jets

Overview

  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has proposed the Presidential Airlift Security Act to bar foreign-owned aircraft from being used as Air Force One.
  • The bill would prohibit taxpayer funds from retrofitting any foreign-owned plane for presidential use, addressing security and cost concerns.
  • President Trump is considering a Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 jet, valued at $400 million, which the Justice Department has deemed legally permissible.
  • Democratic senators have introduced resolutions citing Emoluments Clause violations and potential conflicts of interest tied to Trump Organization's Qatar business deals.
  • Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins, have expressed unease over espionage risks and the practicality of accepting the jet for limited use.