Watch: Qatar's $400 million ‘world’s most luxurious plane’ joins Trump's Air Force One fleet
President Trump unveiled a $400 million Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar as a temporary Air Force One, sparking criticism over its value and potential impact on defense projects.
The luxurious jet, featuring a striking new livery, will serve until new presidential aircraft arrive in 2027-2028.
Trump defended the gift, citing the need to match foreign leaders' modern fleets and the retirement of an aging veteran aircraft.
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