Trump Accepts Luxurious Jet Donated by Qatar for Use as "Air Force One"

According to a report by Jinse Finance, citing ABC News, the Trump administration accepted an "unconditional donation" of a luxury aircraft from Qatar, but did not specify how the plane should be handled after President Trump leaves office. The memorandum of understanding was signed earlier this month by U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth and representatives from Qatar. CBS also reported that preparations for retrofitting the aircraft are underway, and it is expected to become Trump's "Air Force One." Although the agreement has drawn criticism from both Trump's detractors and some allies, with some calling it a "bribe" from a foreign power, the White House insists that the use of the plane is legal and has pledged to donate the aircraft to Trump's presidential library after he leaves office. According to the memorandum, the plane will be donated "as is," with the Pentagon overseeing all necessary modifications before it can be used as the presidential "Air Force One." Before the aircraft is put into service, security checks must be conducted, including inspections for surveillance equipment or spy devices.