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Trump takes maiden voyage on new Air Force One
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July 2, 2026
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1:18Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump took his maiden voyage today on a new Air Force One. It was donated by Qatar last year, an unprecedented foreign gift.
Before taking off for North Dakota Wednesday morning, the president told reporters he's proud of the retrofitted Boeing 747, which required hundreds of millions more dollars in defense and security systems. The jet boasts a new color scheme red, white, navy and gold.
The Qatari-gifted jet worth $400 million raised questions among some lawmakers and ethics experts. Trump has called it a necessary upgrade from the previous model, which flew presidents for more than three decades.
After Trump leaves office, ownership of the new plane will reportedly transfer to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation.
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