The Trump administration is set to receive a luxurious Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar to be used as the new Air Force One for presidential travel until Donald Trump’s term ends. This arrangement, confirmed by multiple sources, will see the plane transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation following the president’s departure from office. The gifting process is said to comply with U.S. and international laws and ethical standards.
Discussions around gifting this specific aircraft have been ongoing for a considerable time, and when the formal offer was extended, Trump reportedly accepted it with enthusiasm. ABC News was the first to report this development. The gift coincides with Trump’s first foreign trip of his second term, which includes stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. During this trip, he is scheduled to deliver a speech and engage with American troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expected to accompany him.
This marks a repeat of Trump’s decision to begin his international travels in Saudi Arabia, mirroring his first trip in 2017. As preparations continue, the administration emphasizes adherence to legal and ethical standards concerning this high-profile gift. The jet is anticipated to enhance presidential travel and will become a part of Trump’s legacy through its later transfer to his library foundation.
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