Air Force One: Rare Glimpse Inside US President Donald Trump's New Presidential Jet
- Nicki Minaj boarded the US president's new Boeing 747-8 and shared a video of its opulent interior with fans
- The aircraft, gifted to the US by Qatar, has been serving as an interim presidential command centre since June 2026
- The jet spans roughly 4,000 square feet and features a presidential suite with custom gold fixtures and lie-flat beds
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Rapper Nicki Minaj has offered the world an unexpected behind-the-scenes look at Donald Trump's new presidential aircraft, sharing footage from inside the jet during a visit with the US president.
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In a video posted from aboard the plane, Nicki Minaj captured a section of the cabin that revealed a lounge-style seating area lining the windows, fitted with cream executive chairs, warm ambient lighting and richly decorated furnishings.
A formally attired attendant, resembling a personal butler, was also visible in the footage. The aircraft itself is no ordinary state plane.
A Boeing 747-8 gifted to the United States by Qatar, it entered presidential service in June 2026 and is currently operating as an interim command centre while Boeing completes work on a permanent next-generation Air Force One.
That long-running programme has faced considerable delays, with delivery now projected between 2027 and 2028 at an estimated cost of $5 billion.
The interior stretches across approximately 4,000 square feet and is divided into dedicated zones for the president and First Family, senior White House staff, security detail, the press corps and a full medical team.
A White House physician travels on every flight, and a medical facility is reportedly built into the aircraft for emergency situations.
At the front of President Donald Trump's plane sits the presidential suite, which includes a private bedroom, dressing area, shower and lavatory, all finished with custom gold fixtures.
Conference and dining spaces feature tan leather seating that converts into lie-flat beds with massage functions, while gold accents, designer woodwork and plush carpets run throughout.
Passenger seats are equipped with Apple TV units, and seatbelts bear the presidential seal. Military-grade features include encrypted communications systems, a network of around 85 onboard phones and built-in airstairs for independent boarding.
On the outside, the aircraft makes an equally bold statement.
Its navy-blue underside, red stripe, white upper body and prominent American flag on the tail mark a dramatic break from the classic light-blue-and-white livery that has defined US presidential aircraft for decades.
The X video showing the interior of US President Donald Trump's Air Force One jet is below:
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