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The U.S. Department of Defense confirms it has officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the government of Qatar to be used as Air Force One for President Donald Trump. The announcement, made on May 21, 2025, has triggered a wave of controversy in Washington, raising legal, ethical, and national security questions about accepting high-value gifts from foreign nations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth states that the aircraft was accepted in compliance with all federal laws and regulations, adding that the Department of Defense is coordinating with the U.S. Air Force to retrofit the aircraft to. . .
