Donald Trump reportedly prepared to accept a luxury plane described as a "palace in the sky" as a gift from the Qatar royal family, inspiring allegations of bribery and corruption and criticism almost immediately.

On Sunday, ABC quoted multiple sources familiar with the matter, reporting that the Trump administration is tricking itself into accepting the luxury Boeing 747-8, a giant jet from the Qatar Royals, estimated at about $400 million. Trump will then use the 13-year-old aircraft as the new Air Force One until shortly after the end of his second Oval Office, when it will transfer it to his Presidential Library Foundation no later than January 1, 2029.

ABC reports that Qatar’s luxury gifts are expected to be announced next week during Trump’s three-day tour of the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

ABC added that Trump toured the luxurious plane while parked at West Palm International Airport in February.

ABC sources told the network that assuming Trump accepts the plan, the giant jets will first be transferred to the U.S. Air Force so that the military can configure the aircraft to meet the specifications required for the president’s travel. The network added that any expenses related to its transfer will be paid by the U.S. Air Force, which earns a large portion of the revenue generated by federal taxpayers.

According to ABC sources, Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi and his top White House lawyer David Warrington concluded in advance that Trump would accept a luxurious gift and then transfer it to his presidential library.

The White House lawyer's office and the Justice Department reportedly came to this conclusion after the talented aircraft did not conduct any formal conduct and therefore did not have bribes.

The lawyers drafted an analysis by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which reiterated that the aircraft did not violate federal law and prohibited U.S. government officials from accepting gifts from foreign countries or their royal family. In fact, ABC sources said Bondi’s reading of the situation was that the plane was sent to the U.S. Air Force, and then Trump’s Presidential Library Foundation, not herself.

Still, reports on gifts from Trump’s subordinates, if not unprecedented, have given him blessings, which has sparked criticism of the president.

On X, Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin said: "Trump must seek Congress’ agreement to take the $300 million from Qatar. The constitution is clear: No gifts of any form from any foreign country without Congress’ permission. Without Congress’ permission. The gift you use for four years and then deposited in your library is still a gift (and grift).

Democratic pollster Matt McDermott responded to a similar view, saying: "Literally speechless...

"A foreign regime gives jets to the former president. It's a bribe in broad daylight."

McDermott noted that until a few days ago, the Trump organization, run by the president's children, announced a $5.5 billion golf course in Katar.

McDermott said: "Today: Qatar's 'gift' ace. It must be just a coincidence."

Meanwhile, Juliette Kayyem, a professor of international security at Harvard University, said: “Surveillance and security are also as disturbing as grift.”

"Qatar will surely provide aircraft that meets its needs," added CNN security analysts.

CNN medical analyst Jonathan Reiner got on the X and said: "Air Force One is a (check record) Air Force aircraft. A military aircraft. It's not about becoming a palace because there is no king in the United States."

Similarly, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman and prolific Trump Scooptter wrote that the plane may be the most expensive gift for foreign governments in U.S. history and could raise questions from legal experts.”

She added: “If Trump continues to resign, it will give him a chance to have a more modern aircraft than Trump One.