Grassley shares national security concerns over Qatar luxury jet gift to Trump
Qatar's is causing controversy among lawmakers due to national security concerns and the donor nation's reputation.
U.S. officials have indicated that the Boeing 747-8 could potentially be converted into a next-generation Air Force One. However, some lawmakers are wary of accepting a jet from Qatar, a nation that has faced accusations of funding terrorist groups.
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, acknowledged that the United States can accept the gift but expressed a specific concern.
"I have one concern at this point and it deals with national security issues and it would deal with the technology that is on the airplane," Grassley said.
Grassley emphasized the importance of ensuring that no national secrets would be compromised through the technology on the plane.
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