Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioSunday 05 July 2026 19:10 BSTTrump unveils $400M Air Force One plane gifted from QatarPresident Donald Trump intends to place a newly outfitted Air Force One, a $400 million gift from the Qatari government, into his presidential library after his term.Digital renderings for Trump's future presidential library and potential hotel depict the luxury Boeing 747-8 parked in the lobby.Democratic lawmakers have attempted to block Trump from keeping the aircraft, though previous amendments failed due to congressional Republicans.Democrats may have better success preventing the transfer of the foreign-gifted plane if they gain more seats in the upcoming midterms.Beyond legislative hurdles, Trump faces the significant physical challenge of getting the large aircraft into a building, similar to how the Reagan Foundation had to disassemble their Air Force One for display.In fullTrump wants the $400M Qatari-gifted new Air Force One to be the centerpiece of his presidential library. But there’s a problemMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in