Schumer Puts DOJ Nominees On Hold Over Qatari Jet

The Hill reports:

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced on Tuesday that he is placing a hold on all political nominees for the Justice Department in response to President Trump’s pending acceptance from Qatar of a luxury jet to serve as the next Air Force One.

It’s the first time Schumer has placed such a blanket hold as Senate Democratic leader and comes as Democrats are expressing outrage at the idea of Trump accepting the gift, which is valued at $400 million.

“This is not just naked corruption, it is also a grave national security threat,” Schumer said in his floor remarks. “Until the American people learn the truth about this deal, I will do my part to block the galling and truly breathtaking politicization at the Department of Justice.”

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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.” pic.twitter.com/5weM0F3dQy

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