President Trump embarks on his inaugural flight aboard the lavish Air Force One gifted by Qatar, a $400 million luxury jet that has drawn both admiration and scrutiny. During the flight, Trump remarked that the U.S. ‘couldn’t build a plane like this,’ showcasing the jet’s opulent features such as massage chairs and gold fixtures. The journey included a stop in North Dakota, where crowds gathered at the airport to welcome him. Despite the celebration, questions about the ethical implications of the gift and the use of taxpayer dollars for retrofitting the aircraft persist. As Trump engages in appearances and honors Theodore Roosevelt during his trip, discussions about the perceived opulence of the new Air Force One continue to surface.