A former U.S. president has revealed that he initially requested a Qatar-owned Boeing 747 for temporary use as Air Force One before the country’s leader proposed gifting the aircraft to the United States. The account describes the emir as a respected figure, with the former president praising his leadership and character. The unusual diplomatic gesture highlights a moment of international cooperation, though details about the jet’s eventual status remain unclear. The claim, if accurate, would mark a rare instance of a foreign leader offering a military-grade aircraft as a gift to the U.S.
President Trump said he originally asked the emir of Qatar if he could borrow one of the country’s 747 jets to temporarily use as Air Force One before the leader offered to gift the jet to the United States. “I called up the head of Qatar, a highly respected guy, great guy, young handsome guy,”...
