Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP firebrand senators are among those voicing discomfort with the deal.

Trump would like the Defense Department to use the plane while he is in office and then have it donated to his presidential library and foundation.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Department of Justice nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar.

Sen. Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that "I am announcing a hold on all DOJ political nominees, until we get more answers" about a jumbo jet gift from Qatar.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announces a hold on all Trump DOJ nominees over Trump's plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Schumer also called for AG Pam Bondi to testify.