Clearly the offer of a free 747—which Trump would use as Air Force One—violates all ethical norms, even if Attorney General Pam Bondi (who happens to be a former lobbyist for Qatar) attests otherwise. It’s especially improper that the deal reportedly lets Trump’s corporation take ownership of the plane after he leaves office.

Security experts told BI that the work required to make a plane from Qatar ready to be Air Force One would be like building a new plane.

The controversy over Donald Trump accepting a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 from the Qatari royal family has erupted into a political firestorm. As critics question the legality and ethics of the jet gift,

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP firebrand senators are among those voicing discomfort with the deal.

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar during a trip to the Middle East this week, though the Qatari government has said it hasn’t made a final decision to do so.

Trump defends the $400 million Qatar jet gift, claiming it's for the US. Critics raise concerns over legality and security risks.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

The Qatari deal for Boeing wide-body jets aligns with the Trump administration’s push for nations such as Qatar to invest in U.S. manufacturing.

Trump defended accepting a $400M Boeing 747-8 gift from Qatar as a temporary Air Force One, citing major cost savings. He said rejecting it would be foolish, and the donation is being reviewed to ensure it complies with US law.