'We Hit Them Very Hard': Trump on Iran, $400 Million Qatar Gifted Air Force One & Presidency Controversy
The $400 million Boeing 747 drew criticism as Democrats said converting it to Air Force One could cost more than $1 billion.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump and his entourage took their first flight on the $400 million Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, traveling to North Dakota to dedicate a museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt.
- Defense Pete Hegseth accepted the Boeing 747 jetliner in May 2025 after Trump visited Qatar, though critics accused Doha of attempting to curry favor with the administration.
- Inside, the jet features plush finishes including white leather trim and presidential branding; Trump said the plane cost "very little relative to what it would cost if we did it a different way."
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared photos calling the trip a "truly unforgettable day" as the administration traveled to North Dakota for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening.
- The Trump Presidential Library in Miami is expected to display the gifted Air Force One once official replacements enter service, as shown in a video rendering of the planned waterfront skyscraper.
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US President Donald Trump flew with the new Air Force One for the first time. The 747-8 "Bridge" jet is a gift from Qatar.
"There's nothing like it," said the American president, responding to criticism of the "gift from Qatar" - There is plenty of luxury inside the aircraft, with Apple TV, chocolates and massage seats for each passenger
US presidents must remain capable of action worldwide: also in heaven. A technologically advanced Air Force One is available for this purpose. Trump has now flown a new machine for the first time. From Qatar.
Donald Trump was travelling with his new government aircraft, which had previously been given to him by the Emirate of Qatar. Prior to departure, the US president was enthusiastic about the aircraft.
US President Donald Trump flew for the first time with the new government plane, which was given to him by the Gulf Minister of Qatar. He calls the plane "beautiful", too beautiful to come from the USA.
'We hit them very hard': Trump on Iran, $400 million Qatar gifted Air Force One & presidency controversy
US President Donald Trump speaks candidly about the controversial $400 million Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-800 serving as the new Air Force One, defending the aircraft and its symbolism. In this full, uncut press interaction, Trump also discusses recent US military strikes on Iran, ongoing denuclearisation talks, relations with Qatar, and questions about whether he is profiting from the presidency. Watch the complete remarks without edits to hear Tr…
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