Trump Departs Turkey in Old Air Force One

How big a role did security issues have to play?

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Trump Departs Turkey in Old Air Force One

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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump steps off the old Air Force One at RAF Mildenhall on July 8. Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

The brand new Air Force One, which is truly spectacular, was sent to the Mildenhall base to give America's military heroes a chance to tour plane so they can appreciate the great new addition to the U.S. Air Force.

Donald Trump on Truth Social

Pro-establishment narrative

After lawmakers raised concerns about the speed of retrofitting the new plane, this change appears to confirm suspicions as sources said the new plane lacked the security capabilities present in the old one.

The New York Times ABC News