President Trump continued to defend his decision to accept a $400 million luxury Boeing jet from Qatar to temporarily use as Air Force One. "Why wouldn't I accept the gift?" he asked.

Donald Trump has defended accepting a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, saying it would be used temporarily as Air Force One. He argued the gift would save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars and called it a gesture of appreciation.

Qatar's offer of a luxury Boeing 747 to President Donald Trump has set off alarm bells within the US intelligence and diplomatic community. Trump has defended his deal with Qatar and has said only a fool would not accept such a gift.