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Trump Questions Schumer’s Judgment on Qatar Jet Controversy
During a flight to Qatar on Wednesday for the second leg of his Middle East tour, President Donald Trump sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, suggesting the New York Democrat has faltered under pressure.
Responding to reporters’ questions about Schumer’s threats to stall Justice Department political appointees, Trump expressed bewilderment at the senator’s reaction to a jumbo jet gifted by Qatar’s royal family.
“Schumer is Schumer,” Trump remarked.
“You know, he’s become a Palestinian. Something wrong with him? I don’t know, I’ve known him a long time and there’s something wrong. He’s lost his confidence, totally. And there’s something wrong with him. I don’t know what it is with Schumer.” The president’s comments cast doubt on Schumer’s leadership, framing his objections as overblown and misguided.
The controversy stems from Schumer’s demand for clarity on the Qatari gift, which he has labeled a serious ethical and security concern. Trump, however, sees the senator’s actions as an unnecessary roadblock to his administration’s priorities.
Schumer’s Overreach on DOJ Nominees
On Tuesday, Schumer took to the Senate floor to denounce the Qatari jet deal, calling it a “grave national security threat.” He argued that the arrangement raises red flags about foreign influence and ethical lapses.
“News of the Qatari government gifting Donald Trump a $400 million private jet to use as Air Force One is so corrupt that even Putin would give a double take. This is not just naked corruption, it is also a grave national security threat,” Schumer declared.
He escalated his response by announcing a blanket hold on all DOJ political nominees until the administration provides more details about the deal, particularly regarding reports that the Attorney General approved it.
“So, in light of the deeply troubling news of a possible Qatari-funded Air Force One, and the reports that the Attorney General personally signed off on this clearly unethical deal, I am announcing a hold on all DOJ political nominees, until we get more answers,” Schumer stated. Critics argue this move is a theatrical attempt to obstruct Trump’s agenda rather than a genuine push for transparency.
Practical Solution or Political Stunt?
Trump has defended the acceptance of the Boeing 747-8 from Qatar as a pragmatic solution to delays in Boeing’s delivery of a new Air Force One fleet. On Monday, he expressed frustration with the prolonged timeline, noting the age of the current aircraft. “We’re very disappointed that it’s taking Boeing so long to build a new Air Force One,” Trump said.
“You know, we have an Air Force One that’s 40 years old. And if you take a look at that, compared to the new plane of the equivalent, you know, stature at the time, it’s not even the same ballgame.”
The president’s supporters view the Qatari jet as a temporary fix to an outdated system, while detractors like Schumer portray it as a risky and unethical maneuver.
The clash highlights ongoing tensions between Trump’s administration and Democratic leaders, with Schumer’s hold on nominees seen by some as a desperate bid to regain political leverage rather than a substantive critique of national security.
