Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews

NPR News Friday 19 June 2026, 21:01 UTC By Ava Berger 1 min read

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The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government. (Image credit: Alex Wong)

The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.

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