Accepting Boeing 747-8 Jumbo Jet Gift from Qatar Royal Family for Air Force One

The Trump administration is preparing to accept a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar to be used as the new Air Force One. NBC News investigates if accepting this luxury gift is legal for a government administration.

Luxury Boeing 747-8 Jumbo Jet Gifted to Trump Administration for Air Force One

The Trump administration is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family to be used as Air Force One until shortly before Trump leaves office, at which point it will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation. Legal analysis has determined it is permissible as it is not conditioned on any official act or violates the Constitution's prohibition on foreign gifts. The plane will be modified by the U.S. Air Force to meet presidential transport specifications.