President Donald Trump is set to receive a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family, which will serve as Air Force One during his current term before transferring to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation in 2029, ABC News reported Sunday. The aircraft, dubbed a “palace in the sky,” is estimated to be worth $400 million and will be modified by the US Air Force to meet presidential standards. The unusual arrangement, approved by Trump administration lawyers, has been deemed legal under the emoluments clause since the plane is technically being donated to the government and later to the library. The move comes amid continued delays in Boeing’s new Air Force One fleet production. Trump has expressed frustration with the timeline, prompting him to explore alternative solutions, including this Qatari gift and Elon Musk’s involvement, to accelerate aircraft readiness.
NN: this deal sucks