Converting a luxury jet from Qatar into a replacement for Air Force One may take up to two years and could cost hundreds of millions. Concerns raised by both Republican and Democratic officials highlight potential espionage and counterintelligence risks associated with accepting the aircraft as a gift for President Trump. Despite Trump's assertion of the plane being a 'GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE,' the necessary modifications to ensure security and communications would be extensive, raising ethical and operational questions about using such an aircraft in emergency scenarios.
Converting a luxury jet gifted by Qatar to President Donald Trump into a replacement for Air Force One could cost hundreds of millions and take two years to secure.
Sen. Ted Cruz warned that the plane poses significant espionage risks, while Sen. Jack Reed highlighted immense counterintelligence risks for accepting it.
Trump described the aircraft as a 'GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE,' but concerns about its security and ethics remain, especially with the current political climate.
Rebuilding the jet would require extensive modifications to ensure security and communications are suitable for presidential use, raising significant logistical challenges.
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