So it was bound to be explosive when ABC News reported Sunday that Qatar’s royal family would make a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet available to Trump as Air Force One, after which it would be donated to his presidential library foundation for his use after leaving office.

President Trump says the jet is a gift to the Defense Department, not a personal one, but lawmakers are raising concerns about the ethical and national security implications.

Boeing and GE Aerospace secured a $96 billion agreement to acquire up to 210 American-made Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft powered by GE Aerospace engin

Nia-Malika Henderson hit Trump with one of the worst MAGA insults when she said he "looks like the beta" for accepting a $400 million gift from Qatar.

The president provided a list of bizarre reasons for accepting a $400 million gift from Qatar in an interview with Fox host Sean Hannity.

As many critics pointed out, the Qatari jet is not like the Statue of Liberty since Americans will be unlikely to pay a visit to it. Also, Trump will reportedly be keeping the jet after he leaves office. Journalist Yashar Ali poured cold water on the comparison on Sunday.

Why Trump’s Qatar plane ignited a fierce political debate and could cost more than $1bn - The president insists only a ‘stupid person’ would turn down extravagant gift intended to replace Air Force One,