Trump news at a glance: Plan to accept luxury jet from Qatar draws criticism from allies and rivals

The president indicated he was preparing to accept a jet described as a ‘flying palace’ from the Qatari royal family. Key US politics stories from Sunday 11 May at a glance

Donald Trump has flown into another ethical minefield after indicating he is preparing to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One, despite strict rules on US presidential gifts.

The “flying palace” would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the American government, ABC News reported.

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