'It has more bathrooms than your house': Inside Trump’s $400 M flying gift from Qatar

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Qatar’s $400M Gift

Trump has agreed to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar’s royal family as a temporary Air Force One — a flying palace in the sky.

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Luxury Redefined

The jet features a master bedroom, guest suite, 2 full bathrooms, 9 lavatories, 5 kitchens, private office, and 5 lounges across two decks.

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Flying Trump Tower

Gold-colored walls, plush carpets, leather couches — the interiors mirror Trump’s own design aesthetic, courtesy of French firm Alberto Pinto.

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Not Your Typical 747

Unlike commercial versions holding 460+ passengers, this jet carries just 90 VIPs and 14 crew, offering pure opulence.

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Boeing’s Big Delay

With Boeing’s new Air Force One project running years behind and billions over budget, this Qatari jet serves as a stopgap.

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Defense Overhaul Pending

Defense contractor L3Harris will retrofit the jet with advanced communication, security, and even nuclear shockwave protection systems.

Faster, Farther, Fancier

This 747-8 flies farther (7,730 miles) and faster (660 mph) than the current Air Force One — a performance upgrade wrapped in luxury.

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Political Optics & Pragmatism

Critics may call it extravagant, but Trump frames it as a practical, temporary solution until Boeing delivers.

From Qatar to the White House

The aircraft, once used by Qatar’s royals, is now poised to serve America’s Commander-in-Chief — marking a unique moment in Air Force One history.

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