Trump flags upgrades for Qatar‑gifted Air Force One amid security worries

President Trump said the Qatar-donated Air Force One will be sent for upgrades and “maxed out” in about a month, a response to reporting that the newer jet may not match the security capabilities of the older, purpose-built aircraft. The piece notes Trump privately pushed back on the security concerns, officials have pressed the matter (including subpoenas of New York Times reporters and White House phone seizures), and some sources say the newer plane lacks certain capabilities while others say it has many of the same features. The episode highlights ongoing questions about the jet’s safety in international settings as upgrades are planned.