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Trump unexpectedly takes old Air Force One over Qatari-gifted jet - CNN The Source/AC360
Despite flying the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One to Turkey, Donald Trump flew on the old Air Force One when he departed the NATO summit.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins discusses the switch with retired US Marine Corps Col. Mark Cancian, who oversaw the Air Force One replacement program for the Bush and Obama administrations.
Also, CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow about the advanced capabilities of the old Air Force One plane, and CNN’s Audie Cornish speaks with Bloomberg Economics defense lead Becca Wasser about gaps in security with the new plane. - Aired on 07/09/2026.
0:00 Why did Trump leave Turkey in a different plane than he arrived in?
1:07 Trump is asked about security threats related to increased action in Iran
2:27 Retired colonel reacts to reports of security concerns surrounding the new Air Force One plane
5:12 Former Secret Service agent says the president should fly on the most secure Air Force One while traveling overseas
8:47 Trump is asked why the window shades were lowered on AF1 when it left Turkey