Overview

• The Qatari royal family has gifted a $400 million Boeing 747-8 to President Trump, currently undergoing U.S. Air Force modifications in Texas for temporary use as Air Force One.
• The Department of Justice and White House legal counsel determined the gift is permissible under the Constitution if it is transferred to Trump’s presidential library by January 2029.
• Democratic lawmakers have launched probes into potential emoluments violations, calling the jet the most valuable foreign gift ever received by a U.S. president.
• President Trump has publicly defended accepting the jet, describing it as a 'beautiful gesture' and citing frustration over Boeing's delays in delivering new Air Force One jets, now expected in 2027–2029.
• The jet, dubbed a 'flying palace,' features opulent interiors including multiple lounges, private offices, and luxury finishes, raising concerns about its cost to taxpayers for necessary modifications.