Trump's Air Force One Plans Shift, Qatari Jet's Future Uncertain

WHO:

Alternet - President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, Norm Eisen

NBC News - President Donald Trump, Eric Trump

WHAT:

Alternet - Trump announced plans to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar as a gift for use as Air Force One.

Alternet - The Qatari jet is valued at $400 million.

Alternet - Eric Trump stated that the plan to display the Qatari jet at the presidential library in Miami is no longer in place.

NBC News - Eric Trump confirmed that an older, retired Air Force One jet will be displayed at the presidential library instead.

WHERE:

Alternet - The planned presidential library is located in Miami.

WHEN:

Alternet - Trump plans to leave office in 2029.

WHY:

Alternet - Concerns over corruption and abuse of privileges arose when Trump announced he would accept the Qatari jet.

Alternet - Norm Eisen expressed that accepting such a gift from Qatar is inadvisable.

HOW:

Alternet - Eric Trump communicated the change in plans via a text message to NBC News.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 20:38 UTC)

President Trump has announced plans to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar, valued at $400 million, for use as Air Force One. However, Eric Trump confirmed that instead of displaying the Qatari jet at the presidential library in Miami, an older, retired Air Force One jet will be showcased there. Concerns over potential corruption and abuse of privileges have been raised regarding the acceptance of such a gift, with Norm Eisen advising against it.