Trump Unveils Qatar-Gifted Jumbo Jet as Future Air Force One Amid Corruption Claims

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has presented a Boeing 747 jumbo jet, a gift from Qatar, as his prospective Air Force One. Trump expressed significant enthusiasm for the new aircraft, highlighting its size and speed compared to the previous model.

“

The other plane was about 35 years old, and it was time.

"The other plane was about 35 years old, and it was time," Trump stated, visibly impressed by the new plane's dimensions. He further described it as "practically twice as big" and noted it appears "even bigger on the runway." Trump lauded it as potentially "the biggest Air Force One ever built," claiming it "flies further and faster than any other Air Force One."

“

The new machine was practically twice as big as the previous model and looks even bigger on the runway.

The acceptance of the valuable aircraft in May 2025 drew accusations of bribery, which Trump has vehemently defended. He argued that rejecting such a "free, very expensive airplane" would be foolish, saving taxpayers money. Qatar's government also dismissed criticism, calling it a "very simple government-to-government business" and a normal "transaction."

“

It flies further and faster than any other Air Force One.

Currently housed in a hangar at Joint Base Andrews, the plane will undergo test flights before its official integration into the government fleet. It has been painted in red, white, and blue. Trump announced plans to use the new jumbo jet for an upcoming trip to Turkey for a NATO summit in early July, and potentially for a conference in China.

“

It would be foolish to turn down such an offer for a free, very expensive airplane.