President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.

President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.

Donald Trump defended his administration’s decision to accept a luxury jumbo jet from the Qatari government, calling it a “great gesture” and dismissing criticism from Democrats. Speaking at the White House,