Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid criticism
Summary
President Donald Trump took his first trip on a new Air Force One plane, a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar. The plane will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until new Air Force One jets arrive in the next two years. The gift and its costs have caused criticism and concerns about conflicts of interest.Key Facts
- The new Air Force One is a Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by the Qatari government.
- The plane replaced the older military 747-2, used for over 30 years.
- The Boeing 747-8 will remain in use until two new presidential jets arrive by 2027 and 2028.
- Conversion of the gifted plane cost about $1 billion.
- The new presidential jets’ costs rose from $3.7 billion to $5 billion.
- President Trump praised the plane and said it required little taxpayer money for upgrades.
- Critics say converting the plane took funds from other military projects and called the gift corrupt.
- The Air Force said most upgrades focus on readiness, with minimal changes to the interior layout.
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