Explainer 467: Why does Qatar want to gift Trump a jet?
The Foreign Desk
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The Legal and Political Implications of Qatar's Proposal
This chapter analyzes Qatar's proposal to gift a lavish aircraft to the U.S. President, highlighting the significant legal and constitutional hurdles involved, particularly the Emoluments Clause. It also examines Qatar's geopolitical motivations amid the challenges it faces in a volatile region.
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