"Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first president to fly while in office, using a Navy-owned, civilian-operated Boeing Dixie Clipper for a trip to Casablanca in January 1943."
"The significant price of refurbishing the plane, estimated at more than $1 billion, has drawn concern about the acceptance of such a large gift from Qatar."
President Trump has sparked controversy by announcing his acceptance of a $400 million plane from Qatar to replace Air Force One. Concerns stem from the high cost of refurbishing the aircraft, which could exceed $1 billion, as well as potential conflicts of interest from accepting such a significant gift from a foreign government. This move deviates from a long-standing tradition where presidents have used U.S. military aircraft, raising alarm even among members of Trump's own party.
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