How Congress could crush Trump's Qatari plane gift

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President Donald Trump's desire to accept a luxury jet from Qatar has hit political turbulence, scrambling the usual battle lines on Capitol Hill as lawmakers weigh action.

Trump's move is deeply unpopular — a gift for Democrats and a reckoning for Republicans. Critics, including within his own party and among MAGA allies, cite security risks, taxpayer costs and ethical concerns.

Democrats are weighing tools to block the deal, such as sticking amendments into defense legislation to stymie it. Even if they can’t get enough frustrated Republicans to vote against the president, the effort could still box in the administration, put pressure on Qatar and force the GOP into painful political territory.

The White House must now determine whether the jet is worth risking a string of plane-related votes that could inflame GOP divisions and hand Democrats a strong attack line ahead of a volatile midterm cycle.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/congress-could-crush-trumps-qatari-084500529.html

The GOP is too much in thrall to Trump. They'll die on this hill if they have to.

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1. Qatar didn't offer the plane as a gift. Trump Administration approached Qatar first to acquire the plane.

It was an offer to buy and Qatar was going to sell it. Then it turned into just another shakedown.