Washington, D.C. — In what’s being called one of the most bizarre and dangerous “gifts” ever given to a former U.S. president, insiders now claim that the $400 million private jet “gifted” to Donald Trump by Qatar is a mechanical death trap with a troubling past—and what Trump said when confronted with the allegations has only intensified the backlash.

Originally hailed by Trump’s team as a “flying palace worthy of American greatness,” the jet—an Airbus A340—was quietly parked in the deserts of Doha for over five years after failing to attract even a single buyer. Now we may know why: mechanics familiar with the aircraft’s history describe it as a “mechanical time bomb.”

According to an anonymous aviation source within the international maintenance community, the aircraft had a catastrophic electrical malfunction during a 2017 test flight that forced the crew to abandon ship mid-air and perform an emergency landing in Oman. The incident was never made public, and the aircraft was quietly grounded soon after.

“Nobody wanted it. Not Russian oligarchs, not Saudi royals—not even the Sultan of Brunei,” the source stated. “They knew what that plane was. But then along came Trump.”

So why would Trump accept a jet that even the world’s richest elites refused to touch?

Multiple intelligence sources now suggest that the move was part of a strategic PR trap laid by Qatari officials—a chance to offload a deeply flawed aircraft while creating an illusion of goodwill. The Qatari government has yet to issue a formal comment, but a senior State Department official said privately that the jet was “the diplomatic equivalent of wrapping up a flaming garbage truck and calling it a Christmas present.”

Trump’s reaction? As always, defiant.

When asked about the reports of mechanical failures, Trump reportedly told one aide:

“It flies, doesn’t it? If it’s good enough for me, it’s too good for Biden!”

Sources inside Mar-a-Lago claim Trump has already begun calling the plane “The Trump Force One Deluxe,” despite being warned by his own security team to avoid flying it until multiple inspections are complete. One former Secret Service agent, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “We’ve seen bad aircraft before, but nothing with a record like this.”

This scandal isn’t just about a bad plane—it could escalate into something far more serious. Aviation analysts now warn that using a faulty aircraft for political stunts or private travel could put lives at risk, and may violate international aviation safety protocols.

“It’s not just about Trump’s ego,” says Dana Lorman, a former FAA investigator. “If this plane malfunctions mid-flight with him or his team onboard, it could create an international incident—especially if it’s carrying classified materials or foreign dignitaries.”

What’s even more shocking is the trail of ignored warnings. Internal documents leaked this week show that at least three European aviation brokers passed on the jet, citing “unresolvable corrosion issues, erratic hydraulic systems, and a history of navigation failures.” The documents, dated between 2018 and 2021, reveal that Qatar attempted to auction the plane on private luxury platforms before finally “gifting” it to Trump.

The decision is now drawing sharp criticism from both political analysts and former diplomats, who see the move as a calculated insult hidden behind a golden bow.

“Qatar just played the long game,” said Georgetown professor Alden Marks. “They gave Trump a symbol he could gloat about—but in reality, they stuck him with a liability no one else would take. And he walked right into it.”

The White House has declined to comment. However, several House Democrats are reportedly pushing for an investigation into the diplomatic implications of the gift, calling it “a breach of protocol with potential security ramifications.”

Meanwhile, Trump remains unfazed—posing for photos in front of the jet, calling it “the best plane ever given to a president in history.” What he doesn’t seem to realize is that behind the luxury facade, this so-called treasure might just be the ticking time bomb that no one else dared to touch.