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Trump takes old Air Force One for security
Trump left Turkey on the older Air Force One after U.S. strikes in Iran raised the security stakes
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After U.S. strikes in Iran, Trump left Turkey on the older Air Force One after Secret Service advice raised questions about the new Qatari-gifted jet's security readiness.
- Frame 1Trump left Turkey on the older Air Force One after U.S. strikes in Iran raised the security stakes.
- Frame 2The Secret Service advised using the older plane as a precaution, according to people briefed on the switch.
- Frame 3The older jet carried secure communications and military defenses officials wanted available during the Iran war.
- Frame 4At RAF Mildenhall, the old jet met the new Qatari-gifted plane before the final leg home.
- Frame 5The U.S. spent $400 million retrofitting the new jet, which officials said still lacked some desired capabilities.
- Frame 6Officials cited no specific credible threat; readiness of the retrofitted jet remains the presidential-flight question.
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- Jul 9, 5:20 PM EDT
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