The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring a Boeing 747 that could be used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump, four sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.

President Donald Trump has said that Qatar is "donating" its Boeing 747 to the U.S. and not to him personally, as the fallout from the potential transaction continues. On Sunday, reports emerged that Trump was to accept the Boeing 747-8, which will be retrofitted with state-of-the-art security and communications to serve as Air Force One.

By considering Qatar’s “gift” of a $400 million Boeing 747 airplane, President Donald Trump proves he is ethically and morally challenged. He has no sense of right and wrong; it’s all about the dollars — always the dollars.

Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.

Washington — The royal family of Qatar is donating a jumbo jet for President Trump's exclusive use as a presidential ... but of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law." Leavitt said she is "absolutely ...

President Donald Trump announced that the Persian Gulf emirate of Qatar was giving the United States a Boeing 747-8 jet to replace the aging Air Force One aircrafts used by the president. But the proposed gift has raised a maelstrom of legal questions from Democrats,

Two top administration officials took turns defending Donald Trump ’s decision to accept a $400m jet as a “gift” from the Qatari royal family on Sunday. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

During a press briefing in the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation a "very nice gesture."

US President Donald Trump defended the $400 million luxury jet donated by Qatar to the Pentagon after ABC News reporter raised concerns about it being perceived as a personal gift to him. Trump rejected the notion,

Qatar’s offer to donate a luxury jet to President Trump is the latest flashpoint in a broader debate over the Gulf state's growing influence in Washington—fuelled by wealth, strategic military ties, and its expanding links to Trump’s business empire.