Trump says would be ‘stupid’ to turn down Qatari jet offer

President Donald Trump answers a reporter’s question during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington.
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Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (May 22, 2025) dismissed ethics concerns over his plans to receive a new Air Force One plane as a gift from Qatar.

“It’s a great gesture,” he said when asked if Qatar would expect anything in exchange. “I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer. I mean, I could be a stupid person, say ‘no we don’t want a free, very expensive airplane.'”

President Donald Trump reportedly is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.