Qatar’s PM defends jet offer, says they’ll withdraw it if illegal
- Qatar's prime minister defended the offer to temporarily transfer a Boeing 747-8 jet for use as Air Force One during a legal review in May 2025.
- The US and Qatar's defense ministries review the government-to-government transaction amid bipartisan concerns over legality, security, and influence.
- Qatari officials emphasized the offer is not personal and will be withdrawn if illegal, while Trump called it a free gift benefiting taxpayers and the Defense Department.
- Experts warn conversion costs could reach hundreds of millions of dollars due to required security and communication upgrades for the sensitive presidential aircraft.
- The controversy fueled a Senate hold on Justice Department nominees and intensified debate on ethics, with Qatar reiterating its commitment to a mutually beneficial US partnership.
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