The Trump administration is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar's royal family as a temporary replacement for Air Force One.
This move has sparked controversy due to strict regulations on gifts to U.S. presidents and concerns about foreign influence. President Trump has publicly welcomed the gift, citing dissatisfaction with the current Air Force One fleet. The jet is expected to be used for presidential travel until the end of Trump's term.
The decision comes as Trump prepares for a diplomatic visit to Qatar.
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Trump administration will accept a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The Trump administration is preparing to accept a superluxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar as a gift to be used by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force One for presidential travel until shortly before Trump leaves office, according to four sources familiar with the planning.
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