Donald Trump is pushing to secure a new presidential jet—reportedly a luxury Boeing 747 donated by the Qatari royal family—as quickly as possible, citing deep frustration with Boeing’s delayed delivery of the official VC‑25B replacements. However, experts say retrofitting the foreign aircraft to meet stringent presidential standards could cost hundreds of millions, take years, and pose serious security risks Trump's impatience is evident: he’s openly exploring alternative solutions, including accelerating production timelines and even waiving certain technical requirements. During calls with Boeing and Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Trump has floated ideas like easing “Yankee White” security clearance protocols to speed up manufacturing. The Air Force estimates that retrofitting the Qatari 747 could cost under $400 million , though others warn...