Breaking news: U.S. formally accepts luxury jet from Qatar for Trump

The Air Force has been tasked with upgrading it for use by President Trump.

View in browser May 21, 2025, 2:26 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Al Drago for The New York Times U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump The Air Force has been asked to figure out a way to upgrade the plane, which has an estimated worth of about $200 million, so it can be put into use as the president's new Air Force One. Read more More coverage President Trump's meeting with South Africa's leader turned contentious over false genocide claims. → A judge found the Trump administration violated a court order with a sudden deportation flight to Africa. → Analysts were pushed to redo intelligence so it couldn't be "used against" President Trump. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018