Maureen Groppe

Let's turn now to the growing controversy around President Trump's plan to possibly accept a $400 million gift from Qatar, a luxury jet that he would use as Air Force One. Trump has said he would be, quote, stupid to turn down the plane. But a number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have said the opposite, like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat.

Let's turn now to the growing controversy around President Trump's plan to possibly accept a $400 million gift from Qatar, a luxury jet that he would use as Air Force One. Trump has said he would be, quote, stupid to turn down the plane. But a number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have said the opposite, like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat.

Schumer has put a hold on all of the president's Justice Department nominees as he seeks more information from the administration. He's also called on Attorney General Pam Bondi, who signed off on Trump's plan, to testify before Congress. Republicans have been outspoken, too. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky called the plan a mistake.

Schumer has put a hold on all of the president's Justice Department nominees as he seeks more information from the administration. He's also called on Attorney General Pam Bondi, who signed off on Trump's plan, to testify before Congress. Republicans have been outspoken, too. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky called the plan a mistake.

Schumer has put a hold on all of the president's Justice Department nominees as he seeks more information from the administration. He's also called on Attorney General Pam Bondi, who signed off on Trump's plan, to testify before Congress. Republicans have been outspoken, too. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky called the plan a mistake.

Senator Roger Wicker, who leads the Senate's Armed Services Committee, said, quote, "...it would be like the United States moving into the Qatari embassy." And here's Senator Ted Cruz from Texas speaking with CNBC.

Senator Roger Wicker, who leads the Senate's Armed Services Committee, said, quote, "...it would be like the United States moving into the Qatari embassy." And here's Senator Ted Cruz from Texas speaking with CNBC.

Senator Roger Wicker, who leads the Senate's Armed Services Committee, said, quote, "...it would be like the United States moving into the Qatari embassy." And here's Senator Ted Cruz from Texas speaking with CNBC.

A number of far-right activists have criticized Trump, too, like Mark Levin, a MAGA radio host, and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who called the gift a stain on Trump's presidency. Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro has come out against it, too.

A number of far-right activists have criticized Trump, too, like Mark Levin, a MAGA radio host, and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who called the gift a stain on Trump's presidency. Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro has come out against it, too.

A number of far-right activists have criticized Trump, too, like Mark Levin, a MAGA radio host, and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who called the gift a stain on Trump's presidency. Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro has come out against it, too.

There are strict rules under federal law about gifts for the president and federal employees. According to The Washington Post, they must report in annual disclosures any foreign gifts valued at over 480 U.S. dollars.

There are strict rules under federal law about gifts for the president and federal employees. According to The Washington Post, they must report in annual disclosures any foreign gifts valued at over 480 U.S. dollars.

There are strict rules under federal law about gifts for the president and federal employees. According to The Washington Post, they must report in annual disclosures any foreign gifts valued at over 480 U.S. dollars.

If a president or member of the first family wants to keep a gift worth more than that, they have to formally declare their intent to keep it, pay fair market value for it, and pay federal taxes on it. Accepting a larger gift is allowed, but those items are almost always turned over to the National Archives or presidential libraries.

If a president or member of the first family wants to keep a gift worth more than that, they have to formally declare their intent to keep it, pay fair market value for it, and pay federal taxes on it. Accepting a larger gift is allowed, but those items are almost always turned over to the National Archives or presidential libraries.

If a president or member of the first family wants to keep a gift worth more than that, they have to formally declare their intent to keep it, pay fair market value for it, and pay federal taxes on it. Accepting a larger gift is allowed, but those items are almost always turned over to the National Archives or presidential libraries.

During George W. Bush's administration, for example, he was gifted a puppy from Bulgaria, who was sent directly to the National Archives, which found the dog a new home. In this case, Trump has said that he would transfer the plane to his presidential library after he leaves office and continue to use it.

During George W. Bush's administration, for example, he was gifted a puppy from Bulgaria, who was sent directly to the National Archives, which found the dog a new home. In this case, Trump has said that he would transfer the plane to his presidential library after he leaves office and continue to use it.

During George W. Bush's administration, for example, he was gifted a puppy from Bulgaria, who was sent directly to the National Archives, which found the dog a new home. In this case, Trump has said that he would transfer the plane to his presidential library after he leaves office and continue to use it.