Trump Says Gifted Qatari Plane Will Be Temporary Air Force One

A Qatari Boeing 747 on the tarmac of Palm Beach International airport after Donald Trump toured the aircraft on Feb. 15.Photographer: Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images

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May 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM UTC

President Donald Trump said a luxury jet being offered by the government of Qatar would be used as a temporary Air Force One, indicating an intention to accept a gift that has sparked ethical and security concerns in Washington.

“It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive,” Trump said in a social-media post.