The United States has officially accepted a controversial luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, according to the Pentagon, despite concerns from lawmakers and MAGA allies about the financial and ethical implications.

The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accepted the $400 million Boeing-made jet for use as U.

Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump’s team set its sights on it.