Republicans are attacking congressional Dems who traveled to Qatar for a double standard with their criticism of President Donald Trump accepting a jet from the emirate's royal family.

The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.

The hold will only delay — but not block — the nominees from confirmation, with a simple majority vote of GOP senators able to overcome it.

As Trump defends accepting a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family, many of his fellow Republicans have voiced concerns.

President Donald Trump thinks it would be “stupid” to turn down a free airplane from Qatar. However, some experts have already warned that the plane could end up costing billions to retrofit and maintain.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to place a blanket hold on all Justice Department political nominees, according to his office, as he seeks answers related to the Trump administration’s plans to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family to use as Air Force One.

President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.

King Charles has been playing an active role in soft diplomacy especially as conflict emerged with the European states with the US President Donald Trump.Following the inauguration of Trump in