The tiny Gulf state has showered money on the U.S.’s military and universities, giving it outsize geopolitical clout.

The two planes currently used as Air Force One have been flying for nearly four decades, and Trump is eager to replace them. During his first term, he displayed a model of a new jumbo jet in the Oval Office, complete with a revised paint scheme that echoed the red, white and dark blue design of his personal plane.

Qatar Airways today has placed the largest aircraft order in its history with manufacturing partner Boeing. As part of its strategic fleet growth plan, that includes up to 210 Boeing widebody jets – 160 firm and 50 option – which is the largest widebody order and the largest 787 Dreamliner order in the American aerospace company’s history.

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.

Para el presidente Donald Trump, aceptar un reemplazo gratuito del avión presidencial por parte de Qatar es una

President Donald Trump defended a plan for Qatar to gift him a plane. The U.S. and China agreed to slash tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days. Trump backed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for direct talks with Ukraine.

Qatar has offered to donate a plane to the United States and details are still being worked out, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.

The nation's recent moves include a luxury gift to President Trump, billions of dollars to American universities and media and massive investments in energy and technology.