The Qatari prime minister insisted the transaction would be conducted with “full transparency,” as he dismissed bribery allegations as an effort to malign his country.

The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring a Boeing 747 that could be used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump, four sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.

It was the Trump administration that first initiated contact with Qatar about the swanky jet that President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed is a “gift,” according to a new report. Citing four sources familiar with the discussions,