Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.

"You should be embarrassed asking that question," Trump told a reporter who asked him about the optics surrounding his acceptance of the jet.

The Trump administration is preparing to accept a superluxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar as a gift to be used by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force One for presidential travel until shortly before Trump leaves office, according to four sources familiar with the planning.