The Pentagon officially took control of a Boeing 747-8 jet “gifted” by Qatar to President Donald Trump, though legal questions remain unresolved, according to Benzinga. According to The Hill, Doha is requesting a formal memorandum clarifying that the arrangement was initiated by the Trump administration and absolving Qatar of future ownership obligations. Insiders say Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff sought planes early in the term, contradicting claims the offer was unsolicited. Lawmakers have raised concerns that transferring the jet to Trump’s presidential library could grant him personal access to a highly modified aircraft. The aircraft reportedly needs $1.5 billion in modifications and $500 million for eventual decommissioning.
