The Trump administration plans to accept a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar’s royal family to serve as Air Force One, with intentions of donating it to Trump's presidential library after his tenure. While the administration insists on legal compliance,

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said there will be “plenty of scrutiny” on a controversial decision by President Trump to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jetliner from Qatar to become the new Air Force One,

The Constitution bars federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without the consent of Congress.

Washington Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the decision to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar, describing it as a patriotic and cost-saving move, amid mounting debate over the transaction's legality and optics.

President Trump’s acceptance of a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 as a new Air Force One aircraft would pose “immense counterintelligence risks” to the United States if used, according to the top

Iran relations and praised Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE for their economic progress. He expressed willingness to negotiate with Iran but warned of pressure if they continue aggressive actions. A $600 billion investment by Saudi Arabia into the US was also announced.

Qatar has proposed to donate a plane to the U.S. Department of Defense, with legal specifics yet to be finalized, according to White House spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt. This gesture signifies the strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations,

From Lincoln's elephants to Trump's luxury jet, US presidents have a long history of receiving foreign gifts. But it is not without legal and ethical controversy.