A controversial plan involving a luxury aircraft has sparked debate, as reports suggest the Trump administration is preparing to accept a lavish gift from the royal family of Qatar—a move that many say raises serious ethical and legal red flags.
The gift in question is a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet, nicknamed a “flying palace,” estimated to be worth $400 million.
The aircraft, described as one-of-a-kind in its opulence, is expected to be offered to the president during an upcoming visit to Qatar.
If accepted, it could serve as a temporary Air Force One for the remainder of Trump’s presidency before being transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation after he leaves office.
Sources told ABC News that the U.S. Air Force would foot the bill for modifications necessary to meet military standards. The aircraft, which is over a decade old, would be formally handed over to the Trump library before January 1, 2029.