The Qatari royal family is reportedly planning to gift former U.S. President Donald Trump a luxury Boeing 747-800 aircraft valued at around $400 million.
According to reports from ABC News and The New York Times, the 13-year-old jet will be transferred to the U.S. Air Force and retrofitted to meet military standards for presidential use. It is expected to serve as a future Air Force One.
This would mark the most valuable foreign gift ever made to the U.S. government, raising questions about its legality and broader implications. The Qatari royal family, with an estimated net worth of $335 billion, is behind the donation.
Sources say the jet will be reassigned to Trump’s presidential library after he leaves office, allowing him limited private use.
To address potential legal concerns, Trump’s legal team — including former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel David Warrington — has reportedly prepared documentation claiming the gift complies with U.S. laws and does not breach constitutional rules against foreign influence.
The announcement comes as Trump prepares for a diplomatic visit to the Middle East, with Qatar among his key stops. He has previously expressed interest in modernizing the presidential fleet.
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