President Trump’s confirmation that the United States may accept a presidential aircraft gifted from Qatar marked the latest escalation in his clash with Boeing.

Saudi F-15 fighter jets escorted Air Force One as before U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia for a visit in the foreign country on Tuesday

Donald Trump received a royal welcome in Riyadh, with six Saudi F-15 jets escorting Air Force One and a lavender carpet rolled out by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit kicks off a four-day Gulf tour focused on economic ties and includes meetings with top tech leaders and Saudi officials.

Donald Trump may soon receive a $400 million Boeing 747-8, dubbed a "flying palace," from Qatar, potentially circumventing constitutional restrictions on foreign gifts. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly devised a plan involving the US Air Force temporarily owning the jet before transferring it to Trump's presidential library foundation.

President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.

On Monday's AC360 on CNN, host Anderson Cooper said a source told the network that Trump fully intends to use it after leaving office. The post Source Tells CNN Trump Will Use Air Force One Jet After Leaving Office – Despite President’s Insistence He Won’t first appeared on Mediaite.

The White House Correspondents Association says it is disturbed that no reporters from either The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters were allowed on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East on Monday.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP firebrand senators are among those voicing discomfort with the deal.