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Trump Officially Accepts Foreign “Gift” Jet Worth Millions While Eyes Roll in D.C.

A luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar’s royal fleet could soon fly Trump, but critics say the “gift” raises big red flags

by thinktank
May 21, 2025
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The U.S. government has officially accepted a high-end Boeing 747-8 from the nation of Qatar, sparking political waves and raising constitutional eyebrows. This isn’t just any jet—this is a luxury aircraft straight from Qatar’s royal Amiri fleet, valued at an estimated $400 million. The Pentagon says it’s now working on plans to upgrade the plane so it could potentially serve as the new Air Force One for former President Donald Trump.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that the Secretary of Defense accepted the aircraft “in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.” The Air Force has been given the task of rapidly modifying the jet with top-tier security and communications tech—requirements for any plane tasked with transporting the President of the United States.

But this high-flying development is stirring up more than just jet fuel. Critics from both sides of the aisle are questioning the legality and optics of the U.S. accepting such an extravagant “gift” from a foreign government. Legal scholars have flagged potential violations of the Emoluments Clause, which bars federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without Congressional approval.

And there’s the money. Experts estimate it could cost up to $1 billion to retrofit the jet to meet Air Force One standards—a bill that could land squarely on American taxpayers. Even with fast-tracked modifications, the process is expected to stretch on for years, likely beyond Trump’s current political plans.

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