Event Brief
Trump swaps new Air Force One for older jet
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Summary: Trump unexpectedly replaced the new VC-25B Air Force One with an older aircraft on a trip to a British base.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Swapped the new Air Force One VC-25B bridge aircraft for an older jet for a sudden trip to a British base.
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
WHERE: British base
WHY: It is unclear what caused the change, despite major concerns about the defensive and other capabilities on the new VC-25B.
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