Defense Department Accepts Plane Gifted From Qatar

The plane was reportedly accepted “in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar for President Trump to use as Air Force One.

The plane was reportedly accepted “in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.”

The Defense Department will “work to ensure proper security measures” on the plane to make it safe for use by the president.

Trump has defended the gift, which came up during his recent Middle East trip, as a way to save tax dollars.

However, others have argued that the aircraft dubbed a “palace in the sky” is a violation of the constitution’s prohibition on foreign gifts.