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Trump returns to U.S. in old Air Force One, raising questions about security

NPR | By Joel Rose

Published July 9, 2026 at 3:58 AM CDT

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In a surprise switch, President Trump left Turkey in an older Air Force One plane instead of the Boeing 787 luxury jet donated by Qatar last year, raising questions about security and retrofits.

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Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.