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Axios
3 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Gold plaque, Olympic medals and a jet: Here are the gifts Trump has accepted
Donald Trump received a glass disc with a 24-karat gold base from Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday, as the tech titan announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities. Why it matters: The gold bauble is the latest lavish gift presented to Trump in an attempt to curry favor with the president this year, raising both ethical and legal concerns. What they're saying:"Elected leaders and business titans from around the world are traveling to the Oval Office to make historic investments into America because of President Trump's bold vision," White House Spokesman Davis Ingle told Axios in an emailed statement. "Often these leaders are eager to share gifts highlighting the exciting work they are doing," the statement continued. Catch up quick: The president accepted a $400 million jet from the Qatari royal family earlier this year that would be worth over 100 times more than any other gift accepted by a president from a foreign nation combined since 2001, according to an Axios review of State Department data. Trump also received a full set of 1984 Olympic medals earlier this week, as he will preside over the games in Los Angeles in 2028. Zoom out: Trump has outfitted the Oval Office in many shiny gold accents this year, in ways that critics consider reminiscent of a monarchy, and in contrast to America's founding principles. The president has added two side tables supported by golden eagles, "Trump 47" gold coasters and adorned the marble fireplace with gold ornaments, amongst other things, according to a review by NPR. What other gifts has the president received? The president and the first family failed to report at least 117 foreign gifts worth roughly $291,000 during his first term in office, according to a 2023 report by the then Democrat-led House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. In that review, the Department of State indicated that the Trump administration "did not prioritize" reporting gift records to the department, causing the agency to publish an incomplete listing of gifts that did not include any foreign gifts received by President Trump. Flashback: The report found that the family accepted a Saudi dagger worth up to $24,000, two sword sets with a total value of $8,800 and multiple winter coats, one of which is valued at up to $3,000. The former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, gifted Trump multiple gold golf clubs in an attempt to create a "special relationship," including one worth an estimated $3,755. The National Archives and Records Administration has no record of the clubs and does not have them in its custody. The president did disclose the acceptance of an Ultimate Fighting Championship belt, a bronze statue depicting the flag raising over Iwo Jima, and customized golf accessories amongst other things in his final financial disclosure reports in 2021. What laws prohibit the president from accepting gifts from foreign leaders? The Foreign Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution prohibits anyone holding office from accepting any "present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State." The Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act blocks the president and federal officials from keeping personal gifts worth more than "minimal value," which is currently equivalent to $480.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump Gift For Syria's Islamist Regime: U.S. Lifts Sanctions, Extends Support To Al-Sharaa Government
President Trump has signed a sweeping executive order ending the U.S. sanctions program on Syria. The move marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and is aimed at encouraging Syria's reintegration into the global community. While some sanctions related to terrorism and foreign militancy remain, many targeting Syrian individuals and entities have been lifted. The decision follows diplomatic negotiations and bipartisan support in Congress for long-term relief. Syrian officials hailed the move as a breakthrough for recovery and peace.#Trump47 #WhiteHouse #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy #ExecutiveOrder #middleeast#SyriaSanctions #SyriaRelief #RebuildSyria #SyrianPeace #Damascus #SyriaPolicy Read More
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's new plane is "a flying palace" from Qatar royal family, ABC says
President Trump, frustrated with the slow pace of upgrading the Air Force One fleet, wants a new plane this year —and the royal family in Qatar is set to deliver, per ABC News. His administration is poised to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet known as "a flying palace" that was previously used by the Qatar government, the network reports. The aircraft is worth around $400 million, per ABC — not including the communication and defensive upgrades that will be needed for presidential travel. The U.S. government has commissioned defense contractor L3Harris to refurbish it, the Wall Street Journal previously reported. Lawyers in the Trump administration say the plane poses no legal issues even though the Constitution forbids U.S. government officials from accepting gifts "from any King, Prince or foreign State," ABC reports. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the plane will be given to the U.S. Air Force — not Trump — and will be sent to his presidential library foundation when he leaves office, per ABC. Trump ordered two new planes during his first term and Boeing won a nearly $4 billion contract to deliver them. But they are years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget, and the latest estimate is they won't be ready until 2027. Trump, who toured the Qatar plane in February when it was parked at a West Palm Beach airport, is set to accept the 13-year-old jet next week when he visits the Middle East country, ABC reports. It's not the only way Trump is blinging out his second term. He's hung new portraits with gold frames in the Oval Office and added gold ornaments to the mantel of the fireplace where he meets with world leaders. There's a gold FIFA World Cup trophy on a table beside his desk, golden eagles on a side table and gold "Trump 47" coasters, NPR reports. Trump plans to add a $100 million ballroom to the White House and pave part of the Rose Garden so that it resembles the patio at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, The New York Times reports. And he wants to hang a grand chandelier from the Oval Office ceiling, per The Times. NBC News reports the military parade Trump is planning next month in Washington, D.C. — set to be held on the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Trump's 79th birthday — could cost as much as $45 million. 'Peanuts compared to the value of doing it,' Trump told NBC's 'Meet the Press."
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump White House rolls out social media account to hold 'fake news accountable'
FIRST ON FOX: The White House on Monday afternoon rolled out a new social media account aimed to hold "fake news accountable." "Welcome to the official Rapid Response account of the Trump 47 White House. We will be supporting President Donald J. Trump's America First agenda and holding the Fake News accountable for their lies. Let's Make America Great Again!" the newly formed X account, Rapid Response 47, posted in its first message. President Donald Trump's first administration included labeling certain news outlets as "fake news" for reporting what the president claimed was biased content intended to undermine his leadership. Trump continued his fiery relationship with media outlets across his 2024 campaign. A senior GOP strategist celebrated that the new account "is bad news for the fake news media." Trump Admin Touts Purging 'Worst' Illegal Immigrant Criminals From Us Streets: 'Working Tirelessly' "President Trump won the 2024 election in part due to the irreverent and swift nature of their pushback against fake narratives and amplification of the facts," the strategist said. "A Trump Rapid Response account is bad news for the fake news media and good news for the American people." Read On The Fox News App 'Flooding The Zone': Trump Hits Warp Speed In First Week Back In Office Trump frequently has sparred with reporters over promoting what he says is "fake news," including earlier in January when the 47th president slammed the Washington Post for claiming his tariff policy would be "pared down." He hit back on his Truth Social platform that the outlet was pushing "fake news." Trump's first administration also had a Rapid Response X account, but the account focused on breaking news and updates rather than spotlighting what the administration views as "lies" promoted by the media. The new social media account comes just one week after Trump was sworn in as the nation's 47th article source: Trump White House rolls out social media account to hold 'fake news accountable'
Fox News
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump White House rolls out social media account to hold 'fake news accountable'
FIRST ON FOX: The White House on Monday afternoon rolled out a new social media account aimed to hold "fake news accountable." "Welcome to the official Rapid Response account of the Trump 47 White House. We will be supporting President Donald J. Trump's America First agenda and holding the Fake News accountable for their lies. Let's Make America Great Again!" the newly-formed X account, Rapid Response 47, posted in its first message. President Donald Trump's first administration included labeling certain news outlets as "fake news" for reporting what the president claimed was biased content intended to undermine his leadership. Trump continued his fiery relationship with media outlets across his 2024 campaign. A senior GOP strategist celebrated that the new account "is bad news for the fake news media." "President Trump won the 2024 election in part due to the irreverent and swift nature of their pushback against fake narratives and amplification of the facts," the strategist said. "A Trump Rapid Response account is bad news for the fake news media and good news for the American people." Trump frequently has sparred with reporters over promoting what he says is "fake news," including earlier in January when the 47th president slammed the Washington Post for claiming his tariff policy would be "pared down." He hit back on his Truth Social platform that the outlet was pushing "fake news." Trump's first administration also had a Rapid Response X account, but the account focused on breaking news and updates rather than spotlighting what the administration views as "lies" promoted by the media. The new social media account comes just one week after Trump was sworn in as the nation's 47th president.
