Security precaution led Trump to use old Air Force One in leaving Turkey

Security precaution led Trump to use old Air Force One in leaving Turkey

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July 9, 2026

President Trump flew out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of his new Qatari-donated plane as a security precaution related to the resumption of hostilities with Iran, according to people briefed on the plans.

Air Force One on a tarmac.

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The change is said to have come at the urging of the Secret Service. →

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