At least six officials in Donald Trump's administration, including the president himself, have previously done business in or with Qatar. Qatar has been in the news amid criticism of Trump's intention to accept a $400 million plane as a gift from Qatar's royal family.

President Donald Trump’s stop at the air base — an important hub for the U.S. military in recent decades — is slated before he travels to Abu Dhabi.

Al Udeid Air Base, the biggest U.S. military site in the Middle East. It houses around 10,000 troops at the regional headquarters of U

Sen. John Kennedy, a stalwart supporter of President Donald Trump, does not seem to be a huge fan of this whole “accept a $400 million flying palace from Qatar’s ruling family and upgrade it into a new Air Force One” plan.

The gift raises questions about the scope of laws that are intended to thwart corruption and improper influence, legal experts said.

“The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defense, NOT TO ME! It is a gift from a Nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, late on Tuesday, May 13.