Trump clarifies ownership of aircraft in defense of Qatar's gift

The Boeing 747 offered to the United States by Qatar will be given to the Department of Defense, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, responding to questions about the legality of accepting a gift from a foreign power. 

Qatar's royal family offered to donate a $400 million jumbo jet that could serve as Air Force One. 

The White House has pushed back against criticism of Trump, saying any gift from a foreign power is always accepted in full compliance with all laws. 

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"The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defense, NOT TO ME!" Trump wro...