The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?
Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet.
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Part of Qatar's jet for Trump: the gift, its refit as Air Force One and its first flights
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12 sourcesSecurity concerns prompted Trump to leave Turkey on old Air Force One
It Only Took One Trip for Trump’s New Air Force One to Be Deemed a Security Risk
Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet
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29 sourcesWhite House Grounded Trump’s Qatari Jet Over Security Concerns, More Reports Confirm
Why the Secret Service advised Trump to ditch the Qatari-donated Air Force One
Trump did not use Qatar-gifted Air Force One as he left Turkey due to possible security concerns
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17 sourcesTrump Air Force One switch a ‘misdirection’: White House spokesman
Air Force One swap was ‘distraction and misdirection’ to keep Trump safe: White House
White House says Air Force One switch was 'misdirection' because of potential threats
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3 articlesTrump switches back to flying on older Air Force One for England trip instead of new Qatari jet
Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet
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The story so far
3 developments- Jul 8Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
- Jul 9Secret Service urged Trump to depart Turkey on old Air Force One as a security precaution, sources say
- Jul 9Trump's Air Force One switcheroo highlights security concerns around Qatari model
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