The office of the President of the United States is a public institution that belongs to the American people—not to any individual president, administration, or private organization.

Aircraft used for presidential transportation are essential national assets. They are operated and maintained by the United States Air Force and supported by taxpayer funding to ensure the continuity, security, and function of the presidency.

Recently, a Boeing 747-8 aircraft offered by Qatar as a gift to the United States government has been designated for presidential use. While acquisition methods may vary, the cost of modifying, securing, operating, and maintaining such aircraft for presidential missions is ultimately borne by U.S. taxpayers.

Because of this, we believe a clear standard is necessary:

If taxpayer funds are used to modify, equip, secure, or maintain an aircraft for presidential transportation, that aircraft should remain a permanent asset of the United States government and continue serving future presidents.

We are asking lawmakers and federal agencies to:

Ensure that any aircraft used as presidential transport and supported by federal funding remains under U.S. government ownership.
Prevent the transfer of presidential aircraft to private entities, foundations, or presidential libraries without explicit congressional approval.
Establish clear policies that preserve continuity, accountability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer-funded assets.
This is not a partisan issue. It is a matter of fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and respect for the American taxpayers who fund these systems.

Presidential aircraft should serve the office of the presidency—not become private property after a single administration.

We respectfully ask for public support in ensuring these aircraft remain where they belong: in service to the United States government and the American people.