Sen Schumer: “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.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday a “hold on all DOJ political nominees,” as he is demanding answers from the Trump administration over a jumbo jet gift from Qatar’s royal family, which the Democrat is calling a “grave national security threat.”

“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 said on the Senate floor.

“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,” he added.

A blanket hold does not mean the Senate is unable to confirm these nominees, but it does force the chamber’s Republican majority to burn valuable floor time to overcome the hold. Only a simple majority vote is needed to overcome the hold.

Emoluments Clause Concerns: Potential violations of the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause were raised. This clause prohibits a president from receiving gifts from foreign states without congressional approval.

Call for Attorney General Testimony: Attorney General Pam Bondi was called on to testify before Congress. The testimony would explain the reasoning for approving the deal and address potential legal and ethical issues.

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Schumer: blanket hold nominees, deeply troubling Qatari free plane, clearly unethical, Emoluments Clause