'No final decision' on future of Qatar-donated Air Force One after Trump's term
Summary
A new Air Force One jet donated by Qatar is currently used by President Donald Trump, but no final decision has been made about what will happen to the plane after his term ends. There is uncertainty whether Trump will keep the plane, transfer it to his presidential library, or leave it for future presidents.Key Facts
- Qatar donated a Boeing 747-8 jet valued at about $400 million to be used as Air Force One.
- The plane is called the VC-25B Bridge and serves as an interim Air Force One until a fully customized replacement is ready.
- The jet has been modified since last year to meet the security and communication needs for the president; some details are classified.
- It is unclear how much money has been spent on retrofitting the plane so far.
- President Trump has said the plane will be "maxed out" with security upgrades before he leaves office.
- Sources previously said the jet would be transferred to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation near the end of his term.
- Eric Trump, the president’s son, recently said the Qatari-donated jet might not go to the library; instead, an older Air Force One plane could be used.
- The gift from Qatar raised questions from some U.S. lawmakers and ethics experts because it is an unusual foreign donation.
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