Trump says new Air Force One is being sent to be 'maxed out'
President Trump will continue using the old Air Force One as the new jet undergoes extensive security upgrades.
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The brief
The White House has announced that the new Air Force One is being sent to be "maxed out" with security enhancements. According to coverage, the decision follows the raising of security concerns regarding the aircraft.
Reports from CBS News, CNN, ABC News, and USA Today emphasize a rushed effort to further secure the new plane. During this process, the White House confirms that Trump will remain on the older aircraft.
Future developments center on the implementation of these security upgrades. The Washington Post has also noted existing issues with the aircraft.
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Quick answers
What is happening with the new Air Force One?
The plane is being sent to be 'maxed out' with security upgrades after security concerns were raised.
Which plane will Trump use in the meantime?
The White House stated that Trump will keep using the old Air Force One.
Which news outlets are reporting on this?
Coverage includes reports from CBS News, CNN, ABC News, USA Today, and The Washington Post.
Coverage (6)
- Trump will keep using old Air Force One while new plane gets "maxed out" with security upgrades, White House says CBS News · 9h ago
- White House rushes to further secure Trump’s new Air Force One CNN · 9h ago
- New Air Force One jet to be 'maxed out,' Trump says, after security concerns raised ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 9h ago
- Opinion | Surprise, surprise. Trump’s Qatar Force One already has issues. The Washington Post · 9h ago
- Trump says new Air Force One is being sent to be 'maxed out' USA Today · 9h ago
- Trump says new Air Force One will be sent to get ‘maxed out’ for upgrades NBC News · 1d ago
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