The Pentagon and the Qatari government are close to finalizing the deal that will turn a $400 million 'flying palace' into President Donald Trump's next Air Force One.
CNN reported Monday on the language used in the agreement between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Qatari counterpart, which could still be tweaked ahead of a formal announcement.
The transfer of the lavish Boeing 747-8 is being labeled an 'unconditional donation.'
'This donation is made in good faith and in the spirit of cooperation and mutual support between the parties,' the document said. 'Nothing in this MoU is, or shall be interpreted or construed as, an offer, promise, or acceptance of any form of bribery, undue influence, or corrupt practice.'
Democrats - and even some Republicans - raised objections when the White House announced in May that the Qataris would be gifting the plane to the Americans, so that Trump could get a new Air Force One before the end of his second term.
