How Foreign Nations Pay for “Special Favors” from Trump

Between 2017 and 2021, Trump refused to divest himself from his foreign business relationships. This was a violation of the Emoluments Clause, lasting for 1,460 days. Over four years, his company profited more than 1.7 billion dollars. In the 1980’s, an acceptable value was established for presidents receiving gifts from foreign nations at $480. In a single situation, Trump accepted a set of golf clubs from Japan worth more than $250,000.

Today, Trump is planning to accept a luxury aircraft from Qatar. The gift is a Boeing 747-8, valued at more than $400,000,000. It would be used as Air Force One during his term, and then become his personal property.

As Laura Loomer, Trump ally and confidant, states: “Qatar is not our friend.”

How much longer will congress, the Supreme Court, and even our military allow Trump to ‘piss’ on the Constitution?

He must be removed from our White House by any means available.

Op-ed by James Turnage

If you follow my blog, you will be an informed citizen

Sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/12/trump-maga-loomer-plane-qatar-00341653

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/us-presidential-foreign-gifts-laws-rules-ntwnfb

Personally, yes, I am back. Trump must become a bad memory, and if I can play any part in this necessary event, I will never surrender to fascism

 

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