Donald Trump has received a Boeing 747-8 from the government of Qatar, intended as a replacement for Air Force One. However, he expressed concerns over the aircraft's size, calling it a "beautiful, big, magnificent, free airplane" while deeming it "too big". This gift has attracted bipartisan criticism, with many calling it corrupt. Trump remarked that the plane is being readied for military use and estimated that re-fitting costs will be lower than building a new aircraft.
Trump stated that the new Qatar-provided Boeing 747-8 is a "beautiful, big, magnificent, free airplane" but expressed concerns about its size.
The gift has invited criticism across party lines, with some politicians calling it a symbol of corruption and illegality.
Trump mentioned that he is unsure of the re-fitting costs for the jet but believes it will be less than constructing a new one.
Despite acknowledging the criticism of accepting the jet as a gift, Trump has dismissed concerns regarding its impropriety.
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