India, May 12 -- US President Donald Trump may soon receive a $400 million luxury aircraft, dubbed the "flying palace," from Qatar's royal family for temporary use as an Air Force One carrier, according to reports.

Qatar has confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the transfer of the luxury jet but denied claims that the aircraft "is being gifted," and did not confirm whether a final decision has been made.

However, President Trump has referred to the transfer of the 747 aircraft as a gift and criticised Democrats opposing the deal, calling it "bribery."

"So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and tran...