Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the acceptance of a Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar, valued at approximately $400 million, for presidential use after necessary upgrades [1][5] - The acceptance of the aircraft has faced strong criticism from U.S. Democrats, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer labeling it as the largest foreign bribe in U.S. history [1][5] - Schumer attempted to introduce a bill to prevent the use of foreign aircraft as presidential transport, but it was blocked by Republican opposition [1][2] Group 2 - The U.S. Constitution prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments without Congressional approval, but there is a loophole in this case as the aircraft is given to the Department of Defense, not directly to President Trump [2] - The aircraft, which is 13 years old, will require significant upgrades for safety and communication to prevent eavesdropping, with costs potentially exceeding $1 billion and taking several years for modifications [6] - The new Air Force One, based on the Boeing 747-8 model, was originally scheduled for delivery in 2024, but delays have pushed the timeline to 2027 for the first aircraft and 2028 for the second [6]