Trump lauds Air Force 1 'gift' from Qatar
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President Donald Trump’s confirmation Sunday that the United States may accept a presidential aircraft gifted from Qatar marked the latest escalation in his clash with Boeing, which is years behind on its government contract to build the new Air Force One.
The Constitution bars federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without the consent of Congress.
President Trump could receive a VIP-configured Boeing 747-8 as a gift from the Qatari royal family and it would be Air Force One, but in name only.
Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.