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Trump set to accept luxury jet as gift from Qatar, ABC says


Published on 2025-05-11 11:26:34 - Fortune
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  • The super luxury Boeing Co. 747-8 jumbo jet is to be used as Air Force One and may be the most valuable gift ever received from a foreign government.

In a detailed article from Fortune, it is reported that former President Donald Trump received a $100 million luxury Boeing 747 jet as a gift from Qatar, which was intended to serve as a replacement for the aging Air Force One planes. The gift was part of a broader diplomatic effort by Qatar to strengthen ties with the U.S. amid regional tensions. However, the acceptance of such a lavish gift raised significant ethical and legal concerns, prompting discussions about the propriety of foreign gifts to U.S. officials. The article also touches on the ongoing delays and cost overruns in the Air Force One replacement program, which have further complicated the situation. Trump's decision to accept the jet was seen by some as an attempt to bypass the troubled official procurement process, though it ultimately did not resolve the issues surrounding the replacement of the presidential aircraft.

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