Legal reviews by the DOJ and White House Counsel have cleared the move, citing no violations of bribery laws or the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause.
Still, public backlash continues, with many questioning the optics of accepting such a lavish gift from a foreign power. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and ethics in presidential conduct.
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