Sen Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump's use of a Qatari-donated jet, labeling it a serious national security threat and a waste of taxpayers' money.
Schumer took to X on Thursday and described the situation as "Trump’s shameless self-enrichment" that has turned into a "serious national security threat." Schumer further highlighted the financial implications, stating that Trump's "rampant, reckless," corruption came at a "real cost to our safety" and American taxpayers' money.
Trump’s shameless self-enrichment has turned into a serious national security threat.
His rampant, reckless, and rotten corruption comes at a real cost to our safety and Americans’ bank accounts.A year ago, I warned that this $400 million Qatari jet was not simply the largest,… https://t.co/Rl9rUlQ0JV— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 9, 2026 He also mentioned the Presidential Airlift Security Act, legislation he introduced to prohibit the use of any foreign plane as Air Force One.
Schumer criticized Republicans for refusing to support the bill and allowing nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to be wasted on retrofitting and operating the luxury jet."When the Senate returns, we must pass the Presidential Airlift Security Act and ensure that not another cent goes toward maintaining Trump’s national security nightmare," wrote Schumer.Furthermore, other lawmakers have also criticized Trump's use of the Qatari jet.
