Trump said he returned to the older Air Force One after leaving the NATO summit, citing “old time’s sake” and denying a specific security concern.
WHO:
Donald Trump
WHAT:
Trump explained why he switched from a Qatari-gifted jet back to the older Air Force One and addressed questions about security and closing window blinds.
WHEN:
Jul 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM ET
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
He said he took the older plane home “for old time’s sake” and denied there was a specific security concern; he also suggested the window blinds were closed because the flight could be dangerous.
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