Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial new Air Force One, calling it "the world's most luxurious plane." The Boeing 747-8, gifted by Qatar and transformed into a flying White House, is set to join the presidential fleet as America's aging Air Force One aircraft near retirement.
But why did Qatar gift the jet? Why are lawmakers raising ethical and security concerns? And why is the U.S. turning to a foreign-donated aircraft while Boeing's next-generation Air Force One program remains years behind schedule?
We explain.


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