Trump to Get Qatari Boeing 747 as Air Force One: Cost and Legality Questioned

The Pentagon's acceptance of a Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Trump to use as Air Force One has sparked a heated debate. The Department of Defense claims the plane will be retrofitted to meet security standards before President Trump uses it. However, critics, including some Republicans, have raised concerns about the cost and the constitutionality of accepting a foreign gift. The New York Times and CNN report that the Trump administration initiated contact with Qatar to acquire the plane, contradicting President Trump's claim that Qatar offered it as a gift. "Accepting the jet is a violation of the Constitution's prohibition on foreign gifts," argues one critic. The controversy highlights the complexities of presidential perks and foreign relations.