The Defense Department confirms it has accepted the gift from the oil-rich nation, but officials previously warned the plane could pose security problems.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed to multiple outlets on Wednesday that “the secretary of defense has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and

The United States has officially accepted a controversial luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, according to the Pentagon, despite concerns from lawmakers and MAGA allies about the financial and ethical implications.