The U.S. Department of Defense has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar, intended as a temporary Air Force One. However, converting this 'gift' into a secure presidential aircraft could exceed $1 billion,

Treating the aircraft as safe for the commander in chief with just a few modifications is "absurd," one former senior defense official said.

The United States has officially accepted a controversial luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, according to the Pentagon, despite concerns from lawmakers and MAGA allies about the financial and ethical implications.