Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized President Donald Trump after he announced the Department of Defense plans to accept a jumbo jet from the government of Qatar, arguing the gift is riddled with both espionage concerns and constitutional questions.

Trump would like the Defense Department to use the plane while he is in office and then have it donated to his presidential library and foundation.

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.

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.

President Trump is visiting Qatar on his first foreign trip of his term, despite growing scrutiny over a $400 million jumbo jet “gift” from the Qatar royal family. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports. (The Bea

As Air Force One glided into Doha today, it was easy to imagine President Donald Trump having a case of jet envy.

While Democrats have largely ridiculed President Donald Trump's decision to accept a $400 million jet from the Qatari royal family on behalf of the U.S. government, Republicans have raised national security concerns and admitted they have not been briefed on the details of the deal.

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, saying on Monday it would be "stupid" to turn down the generous offer.

An aviation analyst says accepting a Qatari plane could possibly burden the government by utilizing more time and resources in order to ensure the president's safety.

Lou Jacobson from PolitiFact examines what legal experts are saying about the constitutionality of the Trump administration potentially accepting a plane worth $400 million from Qatar's royal family.

The U.S. has grown closer to Qatar in recent years, so much so that the tiny nation has been at the forefront of high-stakes peace negotiations between global powers.

Veteran political strategist James Carville weighed in on how Democrats should frame their messaging after President Trump drew controversy after Qatar’s royal family offered him a luxury