Overview

• The U.S. and Qatar are negotiating a potential transfer of a $400 million Boeing 747-8 luxury jet for temporary use as Air Force One, though no agreement has been finalized.
• White House legal teams and Attorney General Pam Bondi have deemed the arrangement constitutional if the jet is later transferred to Trump's presidential library.
• Democrats and ethics experts argue the deal may violate the Constitution's Emoluments Clause and raises concerns about foreign influence and national security.
• President Trump has defended the jet as a cost-saving, transparent gift to the Department of Defense, dismissing criticism as politically motivated.
• The plane, described as a 'flying palace,' would require retrofitting for presidential use and offers fewer capabilities than the current Air Force One fleet.