US Air Force begins work on Qatar-gifted 747
By
Stephen Pope
September 16, 2025
Converting a commercial jet into a presidential aircraft is no small task. The process involves stripping existing systems and installing advanced communications suites, hardened defensive countermeasures, and other equipment capable of supporting the president and national security staff during crises. Agencies including the Secret Service, CIA, NSA, and the White House Communications Agency are expected to play roles in ensuring the aircraft meets stringent security and counterintelligence requirements.
Ludicrous and questionable security-wise as to why he accepted this jet from Qatar. Qatar is notorious for it allowing safe havens for leaders of terrorist organizations. Qatar has funded student antisemitic Muslim organizations and funded Middle East studies departments at colleges\universities through out the US. Both actions create national security problems in the US.
I don’t see “The Art of the Deal” win-win here!