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.

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

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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.

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.

President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.