President Trump continued to defend his decision to accept a $400 million luxury Boeing jet from Qatar to temporarily use as Air Force One. "Why wouldn't I accept the gift?" he asked.

President Donald Trump said a luxury jet being offered by the government of Qatar would be used as a temporary Air Force One, indicating an intention to accept a gift that has sparked ethical and security concerns in Washington.

President Trump defended accepting a $400 million aircraft from Qatar to temporarily replace Air Force One, arguing that the aircraft is more “impressive” than the current presidential plane. “The plane that you are on right now is almost 40 years old,