Trump’s Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Faces Security Scrutiny from Former Secretary
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A former Air Force secretary questions the security readiness of Trump’s Qatar-donated Air Force One after he used it to attend a NATO summit, noting missing standard protections and secure communications. Insiders have warned the jet lacks key mission features (such as secure comms and defenses), prompting reports that Trump swapped back to the old VC-25A on the return flight. The White House insists the new aircraft is secure, but the situation has sparked safety concerns amid Iran tensions and ongoing jet delays.
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- Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say CNN
- Fears Over New Luxury Jet Forced Trump Back to an Old Air Force One After Israeli Warning WSJ
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