WATCH: Trump doesn't refute Iran security concerns for new Air Force One

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-doesnt-refute-iran-security-concerns-for-new-air-force-one Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump doesn't refute Iran security concerns for new Air Force One World Jul 8, 2026 2:55 PM EDT President Donald Trump gave a confusing answer on why he's changing planes on the way home from the NATO summit. Watch the clip in the video player above. Trump flew to Turkey on his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar. READ MORE: Will the new Air Force One be secure? Qatar's gift to Trump raises questions But he announced in a social media post earlier Wednesday that the plane he had proudly shown off would instead visit Mildenhall Air Force Base in the United Kingdom so military members could "tour the Aircraft." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Trump said he would be flying home in an older plane used as Air Force One "for old time's sake." READ MORE: U.S. launches strikes against Iran after ships hit in Strait of Hormuz When asked Wednesday if security concerns played a role in the switch, Trump didn't directly answer but said he was "No. 1 on the list for killing" by Iran. The U.S. Air Force referred inquiries to the White House. Images of the jet captured since its unveiling show it is not equipped with some of the same missile-detection and countermeasure systems as the older jets. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now