President Donald Trump stated that the new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, requires additional security upgrades. The aircraft, which has undergone over $300 million in retrofitting, was used by Trump for a NATO summit in Turkey but he returned on an older model at the request of the Secret Service due to security concerns. Reports indicated that the new plane lacks an anti-missile defense system, prompting Trump to confirm that it would undergo further upgrades in about a month. The White House has initiated an internal investigation regarding the source of the security concerns reported by various outlets. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung described the new Air Force One as a state-of-the-art aircraft equipped with high-level security protocols. The administration views this aircraft as a transitional model until two new planes are expected to be delivered in 2028. Trump has expressed intentions to retain the aircraft for his presidential library after leaving office, despite legal restrictions on presidential gifts.
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Trump Acknowledges Security Upgrades Needed for New Air Force One
President Trump acknowledged that the new Air Force One requires additional security upgrades, confirming reports that it lacks certain defense systems. The aircraft, which has undergone significant retrofitting, was used for a NATO summit but returned on an older model due to security concerns. The White House has launched an investigation into the source of these concerns.
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Trump Acknowledges Security Upgrades Needed for New Air Force One