Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
- Publisher
- The New York Times
- Published
- 2026-08-05
- Type
- news report
- Link
- https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/us/trump-air-force-one-qatar-library.html
- Last checked
- 2026-10-26
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The Qatari 747: a gift to the government, a cost to the public
The Pentagon accepted a Qatari Boeing 747 in May 2025; Trump began flying on it July 1, 2026. The Air Force says conversion costs under $400 million (estimate); the library plan is now uncertain.