US defense officials confirm the acceptance of the Qatar Air Force plane

The United States has accepted a plane dedicated to the Air Force One fleet from Qatar, a gift that has caused criticism, including some of the most supporters of President Trump.

“Defense Secretary Boeing 747 from Qatar before all federal rules and regulations,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Barnell said in a statement on Wednesday.

The plane will need to be modified before using it as part of Air Force One – Establishment of the official head of air transport.

The White House insists that the gift is legal, but the announcement of transportation a week ago caused great controversy.

The plane is a gift from the Qatari royal family and estimated at $ 400 million (300 million pounds). The White House says that the new plane will be transported to the Trump presidential library at the end of its term.

It may require years and millions of dollars to comply with additional security systems and promotions required to carry the president.

The justification of the transportation a week ago, Trump said: “They offer us a gift.” The president also said that it would be a “stupid” refusal of the plane.

The US constitution has an item known as the emolumnts, which prohibits gifts for public officials of foreign governments without the permission of Congress. Transport did not receive the approval of Congress.

The president has argued that the plane was legalized because it is granted to the US Department of Defense, and he has no personality. He also insisted that he will not use it after leaving the office.

The current Air Force One Fleet includes two 747-200 aircraft that have been in use since 1990, along with several smaller 757s.