The hold will only delay — but not block — the nominees from confirmation, with a simple majority vote of GOP senators able to overcome it.

Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.

ABC News reported on Sunday that Trump was ready to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar to be used as Air Force One. The report was met with swift backlash from liberals and even some MAGA loyalists, with many calling the gift a “bribe.”

As Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show this week, he has some questions about the Trump administration’s latest shady dealings with country that has ties to terrorist organizations. On Monday’s episode of the Comedy Central show,

Republicans reacted to ABC News' exclusive reporting that President Donald Trump's administration is poised to accept a luxury jumbo jet as a gift from Qatar.

The White House press secretary defended the president’s receipt of a “flying palace” from Qatar during a Fox News interview.