While pushing ‘America First,’ Trump set to accept Qatar’s luxury jet as Air Force One
- President Trump plans to visit Qatar this week amid ongoing discussions about Qatar donating a Boeing 747-8 jet to the U.S. Department of Defense.
- The proposed gift has been under extended negotiation and is not scheduled for formal transfer during Trump's visit, with legal review still unresolved.
- Trump is expected to meet American troops at Al Udeid Air Base, accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with his itinerary including stops in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- The $400 million aircraft's acceptance has drawn sharp criticism, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it foreign influence and Senator Bernie Sanders citing constitutional violations.
- Although the Trump administration asserts full legal compliance and transparency, the jet will first serve under the administration before transferring to Trump's presidential library after his term.
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