Core Points - President Trump announced that he could first fly on the Qatar-donated modified "Air Force One" as early as February next year, stating that he is unsure of the specific modification costs of the aircraft [1][3] - Trump emphasized that this aircraft is not an ordinary Boeing 747 and will be available to him 1.5 to 2 years earlier than other presidential aircraft currently being built by Boeing [1] - The modification costs of the aircraft are uncertain, with Trump mentioning that it depends on the military and that the Air Force tends to spend a significant amount of money [3] Financial Implications - The U.S. Department of Defense indicated that the modification of the aircraft to "Air Force One" could potentially cost the Air Force nearly $400 million [3] - Democratic lawmakers have suggested that the modification costs could exceed $1 billion, raising concerns about ethics, legality, and the use of government funds [3]