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Trump takes old Air Force One for security

Generated from the sources below Jul 9, 5:20 PM EDT cross-checked sources
Drawn.News visual brief: Trump takes old Air Force One as Iran war raises security questions
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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.

  1. Frame 1Trump left Turkey on the older Air Force One after U.S. strikes in Iran raised the security stakes.
  2. Frame 2The Secret Service advised using the older plane as a precaution, according to people briefed on the switch.
  3. Frame 3The older jet carried secure communications and military defenses officials wanted available during the Iran war.
  4. Frame 4At RAF Mildenhall, the old jet met the new Qatari-gifted plane before the final leg home.
  5. Frame 5The U.S. spent $400 million retrofitting the new jet, which officials said still lacked some desired capabilities.
  6. Frame 6Officials cited no specific credible threat; readiness of the retrofitted jet remains the presidential-flight question.
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Jul 9, 5:04 PM EDT
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