The nation of Qatar offered the Trump administration a Boeing 747-8 for use as Air Force One. Trump called the plane a "gift," in a post on his social media site, Truth Social. A representative of the administration clarified that Qatar "has offered to donate a plane to the Department of Defense," not to Trump himself.

The president might want to dump Air Force One for a luxury jet gifted by Qatar’s royal family.Boeing investors should take note.Today, two Boeing 747s—used interchangeably—become Air Force One when the president is onboard.

President Trump’s confirmation that the United States may accept a presidential aircraft gifted from Qatar marked the latest escalation in his clash with Boeing.