President Donald Trump is ready to simply accept what could possibly be probably the most worthwhile present ever offered to the USA—and he plans to maintain all of it for himself.
The royal household of Qatar will present the president a brilliant luxurious Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet to make use of as his new Air Force One, ABC Information reported. The jet—which is predicted to be handed over throughout Trump‘s big trip to the Middle East—is thought to be so luxurious that it’s referred to as a “flying palace.”
Trump reportedly toured the airplane and gave it his stamp of approval whereas it was parked on the West Palm Seashore Worldwide Airport in February, ABC reported.
Sources instructed ABC that the jet can be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Basis simply earlier than he leaves workplace.
Though present exchanges are widespread between heads of state, the Structure prohibits federal officers from receiving private presents from international heads of state with out the consent of Congress.
All international presents over the “minimal worth”—$480 as of March 2025—are thought-about presents to the individuals of the USA and have to be bought from the Normal Providers Administration (GSA) at truthful market worth for them to be retained, as outlined by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
Trump has expressed anger at Boeing over delays in delivering two new Air Force One jets to be used as a part of a $3.9 billion contract.
“I’m not pleased with the truth that it’s taken so lengthy,” Trump instructed reporters in February whereas aboard Air Force One. “There’s no excuse for it.”
Darlene Costello, the Air Force’s appearing acquisitions chief, testified earlier than the Home Armed Providers Committee on Wednesday that current negotiations between the Air Force and Boeing put the potential supply of the jets in 2027, CNN reported.
“I’d not essentially assure that date, however they’re proposing to deliver it in ’27, if we will come to an settlement on the requirement modifications,” Costello stated.
