Trump accepting a plane from Qatar could be a national security risk. Here's how. Updated May 14, 2025 3:41 PM ET Originally published May 14, 2025 4:16 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. By .

Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say. It poses a "counterintelligence nightmare," a former CIA field operative said.

Win McNamee/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration's plan to accept a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government to use as Air Force One raises significant security concerns, intel ...

The warning over the air base at Qatar comes as the U.S. considers whether to get directly involved in the escalating war between Israel and Iran ...

Several Democratic senators are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over President Trump’s acceptance of a jet from Qatar, stressing in a letter the national security risks and ...

Air Force One a 'high-value target' The primary aircraft used in the current Air Force One fleet includes two aging Boeing 747-200 jumbo jets that have been operational since 1990.

Updated May 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM EDT. The Trump administration has shared plans to possibly accept a used Boeing 747 plane as a gift from the royal family of Qatar to use as Air Force One ...

Several Democratic senators are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over President Trump’s acceptance of a jet from Qatar, stressing in a letter the national security risks and ...