Boeing(US:BA) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-05-20 13:43Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the narrative presented by President Trump regarding Qatar gifting a Boeing aircraft contradicts the reality that the Trump administration initiated discussions with Qatar to purchase a Boeing 747 for Air Force One [1][3]. - After Trump took office in January, the Pentagon contacted Boeing, but was informed that a new aircraft could not be delivered within two years. The administration sought to expedite the acquisition of a new plane to replace the aging Air Force One [3]. - The Pentagon proposed purchasing the aircraft from Qatar, which expressed willingness to sell. Initial discussions also included the possibility of leasing the aircraft instead of outright purchase [3]. Group 2 - The reported value of the aircraft is approximately $400 million, but sources indicate that the aircraft has depreciated in value [3]. - Trump's public statements suggest that the transaction is transparent and free of charge, which has raised concerns regarding legal and ethical implications, as it may circumvent constitutional restrictions on government officials accepting gifts [4]. - Qatar's Prime Minister stated that if the transaction is deemed illegal, Qatar would not proceed with the offer, emphasizing that the intention is not to exert undue influence in the U.S. [5].