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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Michael Howie

Donald Trump poised to accept $400million 'palace in the sky' Boeing 747 from Qatar despite MAGA outrage

Donald Trump fired back at his critics as the US President appeared to confirm a hugely controversial plan to accept the offer of a $400million (£300)“flying palace” from the Qatari royal family to replace Air Force One.

The luxury Boeing 747-8 plane, which would be one of the most valuable gifts ever received by the US government, would eventually be donated to Trump's presidential library after he leaves office, a source said.

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