Trump accepts luxury airliner donated by Qatar for use as "Air Force One"

According to ABC News, the Trump administration accepted an "unconditional donation" of a luxury plane from Qatar, but did not stipulate what should happen to the plane after President Trump leaves office. The memorandum of understanding was signed earlier this month by U.S. Defense Secretary Hegerseth and the Qatari side. According to CBS, preparations for the modification of the plane are underway, and it is expected to become Trump's "Air Force One". Although the agreement has attracted criticism from Trump's critics and some allies, some have called it a "bribe" from a foreign power. But the White House insists that the use of the plane is legal and has promised to donate the plane to Trump's presidential library after he leaves office. In the memorandum of understanding, it is understood that the aircraft will be donated "as is," with the Pentagon overseeing any necessary modifications before it can be used as the president's "Air Force One." Before the aircraft can be put into service, it will also be subject to security checks, including the screening of surveillance equipment or spy devices.