The controversy over Donald Trump accepting a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 from the Qatari royal family has erupted into a political firestorm. As critics question the legality and ethics of the jet gift,

Security experts told BI that the work required to make a plane from Qatar ready to be Air Force One would be like building a new plane.

Congressional Republicans and Democrats express security and ethical concerns over President Trump's interest in accepting a $400 million airplane from Qatar as a new Air Force One. The controversy centers around potential security risks and violations of the emoluments clause,

Former White House aide turned political pundit Alyssa Farrah Griffin knocked President Trump over his reported acceptance of a jet from Qatar to use for his official travel, saying the move

Clearly the offer of a free 747—which Trump would use as Air Force One—violates all ethical norms, even if Attorney General Pam Bondi (who happens to be a former lobbyist for Qatar) attests otherwise. It’s especially improper that the deal reportedly lets Trump’s corporation take ownership of the plane after he leaves office.

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar during a trip to the Middle East this week, though the Qatari government has said it hasn’t made a final decision to do so.

Trump defends the $400 million Qatar jet gift, claiming it's for the US. Critics raise concerns over legality and security risks.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

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.