Gifts Galore: Unveiling Extravagant Presents to U.S. Officials

In 2023, President Joe Biden, his family, and CIA officials received an array of luxurious gifts from foreign leaders. Jill Biden's $20,000 diamond from India's leader was the priciest gift. Most gifts were transferred to the archives or destroyed, adhering to U.S. laws on foreign gifts.

President Joe Biden and his family received expensive gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, according to a State Department report. The most costly was a USD 20,000 diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to first lady Jill Biden.

Other presents included items from Ukraine, South Korea, Mongolia, and more, all detailed in the State Department's annual accounting. Federal law mandates that gifts valued over USD 480 be reported, with many either archived or displayed officially.

CIA officials also reported luxury items, many of which were destroyed. These actions align with U.S. regulations concerning high-value foreign gifts.

(With inputs from agencies.)