Donald Trump allegedly accepted a $400 million plane from Qatar, the nation he once bashed for allegedly “funding terrorists.” Obviously, the gift has sparked some criticism, especially when it was previously reported that the President also toured a Boeing 748, which was owned by the Qatar Royal Family.
However, this is not the first over-the-top, expensive item Trump has been gifted. It turns out many world leaders like to mend their relationships with him through incredibly pricy gifts.
Mar-a-Lago Dinnerware Set
During a 2017 visit to Mar-a-Lago, Chinese President Xi Jinping gifted his American counterpart an 85-piece porcelain dinner set, valued at an incredible $16,250.
Gold-Plated Fighter Jet
Yes, Trump actually has a gold-plated fighter jet to show off that he is a true American. He received the model, priced at $4,850, from Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain. The jet model comes with fully loaded rockets and missiles, celebrating the military ties between the two nations.
Lavish Pendant Necklace
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman gifted Trump a ruby and emerald pendant, valued at $6,400. The pendant, which Trump accepted in 2017, is definitely not a normal gift. As per reports, it is now kept in the National Archives.
Book of Psalms
We all know how Donald Trump is always vocal about his religious beliefs, so this is probably the best gift he has ever received. The Republican leader was the first sitting president to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem. So as a gesture and a record of the historical moment, he received a personalized Book of Psalms by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz. The book is valued at $4,500.
Bronze Oryx Statue from Abu Dhabi
While we don’t know why Trump was given a bronze sculpture featuring three oryx by Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed, it sure is a very expensive gift. The statue is reportedly valued at $3,700 and was made by William & Son of London.
Gold and Diamond Necklace
Donald Trump was gifted a $5,800 gold and diamond necklace from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is now kept at the National Archives.
Mother-of-Pearl Set
Trump has received many religious gifts to date, and one of the most expensive ones is this mother-of-pearl set. It depicts the birth of Jesus Christ. The set, which was reportedly a gift from the Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III, features sculpted figures under a shooting star.
Mother-of-Pearl Portrait
Trump has received another religious gift, and it was a Neo-Byzantine Nativity Scene and a Mother-of-pearl portrait. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas gifted it to the American President and his wife, Melania, when they visited the country.
Mont Blanc Set
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel gifted him a Mont Blanc writing set valued at $5,264. The set features a 149 fountain pen, a screenwriter pen, an augmented paper, and polished stationery.
Louis Vuitton Golf Bag
This could be Trump’s favorite gift of all time, given his love for golf. The President received this expensive Louis Vuitton golf bag, valued at $8,275, from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
Macron is well-versed with Trump’s love for golf and so he decided this would be the perfect gift for the American President.
A perfect gift for Donald Trump, who likes to boast his religious beliefs.
