Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’
Key Points:
- President Trump stated that the Boeing 747-800 luxury jet donated by Qatar, which he recently used for travel, will soon be upgraded with additional defensive capabilities.
- The jet, a gift from Qatar, lacks antimissile defense systems currently, prompting questions from reporters during a recent flight.
- Trump indicated the plane will be sent for enhancements to be "maxed out" in about a month to match the security standards of older presidential aircraft.
- He also mentioned plans to keep the jet as part of his presidential library after leaving office.