Overview
- Sources confirm the Trump administration approached Qatar about acquiring a luxury Boeing 747, initially discussing a purchase or lease arrangement.
- President Trump has repeatedly described the jet as a 'GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE,' despite evidence that U.S. officials initiated negotiations.
- The legal review of the transfer remains ongoing, with no agreement finalized, as bipartisan critics question the deal's constitutionality and ethical implications.
- Experts warn retrofitting the Qatari jet for presidential use could take years and cost billions, far exceeding the plane's value.
- Qatar's Prime Minister defended the potential transfer as a transparent government-to-government transaction, rejecting claims of bribery or influence-buying.