Donald Trump has been gifted a luxury jet by Qatar worth £300million to replace Air Force One during his second term as President.
The aircraft will be available to Trump throughout his presidency before being transferred to his presidential library foundation in 2029.
This arrangement means Trump will be able to use the jet as a private citizen after leaving office.
The gift comes as the Potus prepares for his first major foreign trip to Gulf states, where his administration seeks to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties in the region.
Donald Trump has been gifted a luxury jet by Qatar worth £300m to replace Air Force One during his second term as President
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Trump is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in the coming weeks.
The arrangement has raised ethical and constitutional questions about buying influence with the president.
Critics are concerned about the implications of a foreign nation providing such a valuable gift that Trump can keep after his presidency.
The timing of this gift coincides with expanding Trump family business interests across the Middle East.
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The aircraft will be available to Trump throughout his presidency before being transferred to his presidential library foundation in 2029
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Last month, the Trump Organisation secured its first luxury real estate deal in Qatar, planning a billion-dollar skyscraper in Dubai where apartments can be purchased using cryptocurrency.
Eric Trump recently relocated to Dubai to promote his crypto firm.
Don Jr was reportedly preparing to visit Doha to discuss "monetising MAGA".
Dubai is already home to a Trump International golf course and the family owns a high-rise apartment block in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
This arrangement means Trump will be able to use the jet as a private citizen after leaving office
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Additionally, a £3billion golf and real estate project is under development on state-owned land in Oman.
These expanding business interests coincide with the president's diplomatic tour of the region, further blurring the lines between official duties and private enterprise.
Robert Mogielnicki, of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington: "Gulf governments likely see the presence of the Trump brand in their countries as a way to generate goodwill with the new administration."
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said it was "ridiculous" to "even suggest that President Trump is doing anything for his own benefit" when asked if Trump would make visits or meetings linked to his own business interests.
