Qatar government’s luxurious gift to Trump
Trump Plans to Receive Boeing 747 from Qatar and Use It as “Air Force One”
According to teh English section of “Webangah News Agency,” citing Mehr News Agency and Reuters, a knowledgeable source revealed that the Trump administration intends to except a luxury Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar’s royal family and equip it as the U.S. presidential aircraft (Air Force One).
This aircraft, set to become one of the most valuable gifts in U.S. goverment history, will reportedly be donated to Trump’s presidential library after his term ends. The market value of such an aircraft is approximately $400 million.
The news of this gift was first reported by ABC News on Sunday.
democrats and government transparency advocates have strongly criticized the move, calling it fraught with ethical and legal concerns.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account: “Nothing mocks ‘America First’ more than ‘Air Force One—a gift from Qatar.’ This isn’t just bribery; its high-level foreign influence with comfier seats.”
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt stated in a release that any gifts from foreign governments are always accepted within full compliance with relevant laws, emphasizing the Trump administration’s commitment to transparency.
the New York Times, quoting Qatari government spokesperson Ali Al-Ansari, reported that discussions about transferring the aircraft are ongoing, with no final decision made yet.
Trump had previously expressed dissatisfaction over delays in delivering two new Boeing 747-8 planes intended as upgraded models for Air Force One.
