As Air Force One glided into Doha today, it was easy to imagine President Donald Trump having a case of jet envy.

So it was bound to be explosive when ABC News reported Sunday that Qatar’s royal family would make a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet available to Trump as Air Force One, after which it would be donated to his presidential library foundation for his use after leaving office.

President Trump says the jet is a gift to the Defense Department, not a personal one, but lawmakers are raising concerns about the ethical and national security implications.

Republican members of Congress are among those who have said the president should not accept the $400 million plane.

As many critics pointed out, the Qatari jet is not like the Statue of Liberty since Americans will be unlikely to pay a visit to it. Also, Trump will reportedly be keeping the jet after he leaves office. Journalist Yashar Ali poured cold water on the comparison on Sunday.

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