President Donald Trump being offered a luxury plane as a gift from Qatar’s royal family has sparked legal scrutiny.
President Donald Trump receiving a plane as a gift from Qatar’s royal family could result in Boeing suing his administration, according to an attorney.
Trump sparked ethical and legal criticism after considering whether to accept the Boeing 747-8, which will be retrofitted with state-of-the-art security and communications to serve as Air Force One.
Qatari officials said the plane was being given by the Qatari Ministry of Defense to the Pentagon. However, Trump said the Boeing 747-8 jet will be used as the official presidential plane, and, according to multiple reports, after he leaves office, it will be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation.Why It Matters
Boeing was contracted to deliver a replacement for Air Force One in July 2018, with a deadline of last year. However, the company said it has experienced delays because of factors including the bankruptcy of a key supplier, staff turnover, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
