WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), all members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday released the following joint statement on reports that President Trump will accept a luxury jet valued at $400 million from the royal family of Qatar. According to reports, Trump intends to designate the plane as Air Force One while in office and then transfer it to a foundation for personal use following the end of his term.

“The Constitution is clear: elected officials, like the president, cannot accept large gifts from foreign governments without consent from Congress.

“Air Force One is more than just a plane — it’s a symbol of the presidency and of the United States itself. Any president who accepts this kind of gift, valued at $400 million, from a foreign government creates a clear conflict of interest, raises serious national security questions, invites foreign influence, and undermines public trust in our government. No one — not even the president — is above the law.

“This week, we will ask the Senate to vote to reiterate a basic principle: no one should use public service for personal gain through foreign gifts.”

Last month, Murphy delivered a floor speech outlining the series of corrupt acts that have defined Trump’s second term—including selling White House access for his family’s personal profit, using federal agencies to line his own pockets, and systematically dismantling key anti-corruption protections.

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