Trump takes first official flight on new Qatar-gifted Air ForceQatar-gifted Air Force One
US President Donald Trump took his first official flight aboard a new Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar on Wednesday, traveling from Maryland to North Dakota to dedicate a museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt.
The jet, valued at $400 million, is under scrutiny as critics question the implications of accepting such a lavish gift from a foreign state.
- Air Force One is the official call sign for any US aircraft carrying the president.
- Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th US president, known for his conservation efforts.
- Qatar has previously gifted high-profile items to international leaders as part of diplomatic relations.