Ingraham Flags Security Gaps in Trump's Qatar-Gift AF1 Swap
TL;DR
Fox News host Laura Ingraham criticized President Trump after he swapped his new, Qatar‑gift Air Force One for the older, more secure plane on his way back from NATO, citing security concerns and the need for a true mission-ready Air Force One. MS NOW and two former national security officials said the gifted Boeing 747‑8 lacks secure communications, defenses, and other critical systems such as mid‑air refueling, prompting Secret Service concerns, while the White House defends the aircraft's security protocols.
- Fox Host Hits Trump With Embarrassing Reality Check on His New Plane The Daily Beast
- New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say The New York Times
- Which Air Force One is going to Trump library? Son's comments raise questions USA Today
- Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say CNN
- Questions arise over Qatari-donated Air Force One after Secret Service advised Trump to take old plane CBS News
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