Reported claim

“Under US federal rules, Trump may be required either to surrender the revolver to the US government or pay its assessed value if he wishes to keep it, as foreign gifts exceeding $525 become government property unless the recipient reimburses the government.”

Strengthened after Middle East Eye reported it.

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