In a controversial move, the Pentagon has formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747 gifted from Qatar to be retrofitted for use as Air Force One. This aircraft, valued at $400 million, has prompted discussions about potential costs exceeding $1 billion for necessary upgrades to meet presidential standards. Critics, including former Vice President Mike Pence and several Senate leaders, have raised concerns about the implications of accepting such a significant foreign gift, with some labeling it as the largest bribe in American history. Despite these criticisms, the Trump administration is moving forward with plans to modify the aircraft, while Qatar has denied any accusations of bribery related to the deal. The acceptance of the jet has sparked a debate in the US government about foreign influence and the use of international gifts by the presidency.