Trump says new Air Force One is being sent to be 'maxed out'
President Trump will continue using the older Air Force One while the new jet undergoes extensive security upgrades to be 'maxed out.'
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President Trump has announced that the new Air Force One jet is being sent for security upgrades to be 'maxed out' following raised security concerns. The White House confirmed that Trump will continue to use the old Air Force One while these modifications take place.
Coverage from CBS News, CNN, ABC News, and USA Today emphasizes the rush to further secure the new aircraft. Meanwhile, an opinion piece from The Washington Post suggests the aircraft already has issues.
Future developments depend on the completion of these security enhancements and the eventual transition from the old aircraft to the upgraded new jet.
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Quick answers
Why is the new Air Force One being modified?
The aircraft is being 'maxed out' with security upgrades after security concerns were raised.
What plane will Trump use in the meantime?
According to the White House, Trump will keep using the old Air Force One.
Which outlets are reporting on this?
The trend is covered by CBS News, CNN, ABC News, USA Today, and The Washington Post.
Coverage (5)
- Trump will keep using old Air Force One while new plane gets "maxed out" with security upgrades, White House says CBS News · 10h ago
- White House rushes to further secure Trump’s new Air Force One CNN · 10h ago
- New Air Force One jet to be 'maxed out,' Trump says, after security concerns raised ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 10h ago
- Opinion | Surprise, surprise. Trump’s Qatar Force One already has issues. The Washington Post · 10h ago
- Trump says new Air Force One is being sent to be 'maxed out' USA Today · 10h ago broke it first
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