The US Air Force is set to modify a Boeing 747-8 gifted to President Trump by Qatar for use as Air Force One. Critics, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, have raised ethical concerns and warned that the retrofitting could cost up to $1 billion. This move is controversial as it provokes questions about large foreign gifts to US leaders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated plans for the jet's conversion amid fears about costs outweighing benefits and potential shortcuts in modifications to meet timelines.
The Secretary of Defense has directed the Air Force to basically start planning to modify the aircraft,
Far from saving money, this unconstitutional action will not only cost our nation its dignity, but it will force taxpayers to waste over a billion dollars to overhaul this particular aircraft.
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