Trump May Receive $400M Boeing 747-8 Jet from Qatar as Future Air Force One

The Trump administration may accept a Boeing 747-8 aircraft, valued at $400 million, as a gift from Qatar’s royal family, potentially designating it as a future Air Force One, according to a source familiar with the matter. The luxurious plane, one of the costliest gifts in U.S. history, would reportedly be transferred to Trump’s presidential library after his term ends.

The White House has maintained that any gift from a foreign government will comply with U.S. law. “President Trump’s administration is committed to full transparency,” said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. A Qatari official told The New York Times that no final decision has been made regarding the plane's transfer.

The proposal has triggered backlash from Democratic leaders and ethics watchdogs. Senator Chuck Schumer criticized the move as a blatant example of foreign influence, quipping on X, “Nothing says ‘America First’ like Air Force One, brought to you by Qatar.” Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) raised constitutional concerns, referencing the Emoluments Clause, which bars federal officials from accepting foreign gifts without congressional approval.

Trump, who has previously expressed frustration over delays in Boeing’s official Air Force One delivery—now postponed to 2027—toured the Qatari-owned jet in February at Palm Beach International Airport, near Mar-a-Lago. ABC News reports that White House and Justice Department lawyers concluded it would be legal for the Department of Defense to accept the aircraft and later donate it to Trump’s library.

Trump is scheduled to visit Qatar this week, though the aircraft will not be formally transferred during the trip. The situation continues to stir debate over ethics, transparency, and foreign influence in U.S. politics.