Claim
A viral social media post alleges that the Pentagon has officially approved a Qatari-built jet to serve as the next Air Force One, the iconic aircraft used to transport the President of the United States.
Fact-Checker Rating
Lead Stories rated this claim False.
Explanation
The claim is entirely fabricated. The aircraft designated as the future Air Force One is a Boeing 747-8, a plane manufactured in the United States by Boeing, not in Qatar. Qatar does not manufacture jet airliners and has no production facilities capable of building such aircraft.
The Pentagon has not announced any change to the longstanding U.S. policy of utilizing domestically produced aircraft for presidential transport, and no credible reporting supports the assertion of a Qatari-made alternative. This claim appears to stem from either satire or intentional misinformation designed to provoke outrage.
Conclusion
Fact or Fiction? Fiction. The claim that the Pentagon approved a Qatari-built aircraft for Air Force One is a blatant lie. The jet is American-made, and Qatar does not produce jet airliners.
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