ABC News reports:
In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar — a gift that is to be available for use by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation, sources familiar with the proposed arrangement told ABC News.
The gift is expected to be announced next week, when Trump visits Qatar on the first foreign trip of his second term, according to sources familiar with the plans. Trump toured the plane, which is so opulently configured it is known as “a flying palace,” while it was parked at the West Palm Beach International Airport in February.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration poised to accept ‘palace in the sky’ as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources: https://t.co/LWNK6ysuEO pic.twitter.com/MDD4RgNdXL
— ABC News (@ABC) May 11, 2025
Literally speechless: ABC reports Trump will accept a luxury jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, then transferred to his presidential library for personal use.
A foreign regime gifting a jet to a former president. It’s bribery in broad daylight. pic.twitter.com/TVZfO52L9l
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) May 11, 2025
The Trump Organization recently announced a new project in Qatar.
That means there are now 20 open or in-progress Trump-branded projects in foreign countries—posing staggering possibilities for serious conflicts of interest. https://t.co/pVp7tw3pWa
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) May 11, 2025
You have three guesses why the Trump administration is soft on Qatar. pic.twitter.com/PsH6CJAFiO
— Ian Haworth (@ighaworth) May 6, 2025
Jared Kushner’s firm has investments from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and a staggering $2 billion from Saudi Arabia.
That he’s taking meetings with these countries and advising the Trump admin about Middle East policy raises serious ethics issues.https://t.co/qun9pnjKvU
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) May 10, 2025