White House Confirms Qatar’s Offer of a Luxurious Jet to Donald Trump

On May 12, 2025, the White House confirmed that Qatar had offered a luxurious jet to the U.S. Department of Defense. A spokesperson for the presidency emphasized that the government would act in accordance with the law regarding this offer. American media reported that a Boeing 747-8 Jumbo, valued at approximately $400 million by experts and described as a ‘flying palace,’ was offered as a gift from Qatar’s royal family. The aircraft is intended for official use by President Donald Trump. Without explicitly mentioning Qatar, Trump discussed the ‘gift’ on his social media platform, Truth Social, calling it a result of a ‘completely public and transparent’ deal benefiting the Department of Defense. According to him, this ‘free’ plane will temporarily replace the aging Air Force One jets. White House representative Caroline Levitt stated on Fox News that the Qatari government generously offered to donate an aircraft to the Department of Defense, with legal details still being finalized. She assured that any gift to this administration complies fully with the law and promised maximum transparency. When asked if the White House worries Qatar expects something in return, the presidential spokesperson replied: ‘Absolutely not. They know President Trump works solely in the interest of the American people.’ This gift raises potential conflict-of-interest concerns, especially since the U.S. Constitution prohibits those in public office from accepting gifts ‘from a king, prince, or foreign state.’ According to ABC, citing sources familiar with the matter, the announcement of this XXL gift will occur during Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East, including a stop in Qatar, starting Tuesday through Friday. It may be the most valuable item ever offered to the U.S. government.