This isn’t a gamble anyone should be willing to take,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, referencing the heated controversy around the Pentagon’s acceptance of a Boeing 747 plane donated by Qatar to act as a temporary Air Force One.

The United States has officially accepted a controversial luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, according to the Pentagon, despite concerns from lawmakers and MAGA allies about the financial and ethical implications.

The donated Boeing 747-8 may be ready for presidential use by year-end, but lawmakers and analysts caution about risks, expenses, and constitutional complexities.