Trump is in talks to accept a luxury Boeing 747 as a gift from the royal family of Qatar, a move CT Sen. Chris Murphy opposes.

Republicans are attacking congressional Dems who traveled to Qatar for a double standard with their criticism of President Donald Trump accepting a jet from the emirate's royal family.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to place a blanket hold on all Justice Department political nominees, according to his office, as he seeks answers related to the Trump administration’s plans to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family to use as Air Force One.

The hold will only delay — but not block — the nominees from confirmation, with a simple majority vote of GOP senators able to overcome it.

President Donald Trump thinks it would be “stupid” to turn down a free airplane from Qatar. However, some experts have already warned that the plane could end up costing billions to retrofit and maintain.

President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.

Any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday.

King Charles has been playing an active role in soft diplomacy especially as conflict emerged with the European states with the US President Donald Trump.Following the inauguration of Trump in