ALERT: Trump just took the $400M bribe

Congress must stop Trump from selling out our country to the highest bidder.

SIGN NOW: Trump just accepted a $400 million bribe – Congress must act now >> Pamela, it's official: President Trump just accepted a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar – a plane he plans to use as Air Force One, and then keep for himself. [1] He said yes to this bribe because he's used to getting a free pass, even when his corruption is this obvious, this outrageous, and this illegal. But we're drawing a line in the sand: Trump can't pick and choose what laws apply to him. Now every single member of Congress has a decision to make: Will they stand up for the Constitution and REJECT this clear bribe – or co-sign Trump's corruption? Sign the Petition: Congress must act immediately to STOP Trump's shameless bribe from a foreign government >> SIGN THE PETITION Let's be clear about what just happened: This jet isn't a "gift" – Trump's team reportedly tried to buy or lease this exact $400 million plane earlier this year. Now they're spinning it as a friendly gesture from Qatar. That's a lie, and they know it. [2] Trump is letting a foreign country buy access and influence, while taxpayers will be left with the $1 billion bill it will take to retrofit and secure this plane – or worse, putting national security at risk by skipping it entirely. [3] Attorney General Pam Bondi, who approved this deal, used to make $115,000 per month lobbying for Qatar – a clear conflict of interest. [4] The Emoluments Clause of our Constitution couldn't be clearer: Presidents cannot accept gifts from foreign countries without Congress approving it. Trump is breaking the law, and Congress has the power to stop him. The plane is just the latest reminder that Trump works for the highest bidder, not for working Americans trying to afford groceries or pay rent. While we face rising costs from his tariffs, Trump's busy accepting luxury jets for himself and rigging the system for billionaires. Congress has the tools to block this bribe, from amending must-pass defense bills to halting nominees. [5] But Pamela, it's on us to make sure they act. Add your name if you agree that Congress needs to act now to BLOCK this bribe and stop Trump from selling out our country to the highest bidder. Thanks for all you do, The team at Common Cause [1] https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5311988-us-accepts-luxury-jet-from-qatar/ [2] https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/19/politics/trump-adminstration-approached-qatar-jet [3] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/turning-qatari-747-air-force-one-cost-1-billion-take-years-experts-say-rcna206582 [4] https://www.newsweek.com/pam-bondi-qatar-links-under-scrutiny-over-trump-luxury-plane-gift-2070774 [5] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/19/trump-qatar-jet-gift-congress-block-00357593 Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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