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Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump initially stated that the luxury Boeing jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One would be displayed at his presidential library after he left office.
- A White House official indicated that no final decision has been made regarding which plane will be displayed at the library, and Eric Trump confirmed the Qatari jet is not currently planned for the library in Miami.
- Discussions have included the possibility of decommissioning one of the two older Air Force One planes for display, with some uncertainty about whether the Qatari jet would also be included.
- The acceptance of the $400 million Qatari jet has sparked security and ethical concerns, particularly about the expedited retrofitting process and the appropriateness of accepting such a gift from a foreign government.
- President Trump maintains that the plane is a gift to the U.S. Department of Defense, not to him personally, and has stated he will not use it after leaving office.
