Grand Theft America / Receipt money-2025-05-21-034
Qatar gifts a $400M jet for Air Force One
The Defense Department formally accepted a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar, reported value ~$400M, for Trump to use as Air Force One.
Verified through 2026-07-08Source: Euronews / NPRCorrections: none logged
What happened
Retrofitting for presidential use is estimated to cost up to $1B in public funds. The jet arrived at Joint Base Andrews on June 19, 2026; reporting indicates the aircraft transfers to Trump's library foundation after his term.
Why it matters
The Defense Department accepted a roughly $400M Boeing 747-8 from Qatar to serve as Air Force One, with the jet reportedly slated to transfer to Trump's presidential library foundation after his term. A lavish gift from a foreign government that ultimately benefits the president personally raises emoluments and foreign-influence concerns.
Receipt details
- Take the foreign money
- Gift-in-kind
- $400M
