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Trump Qatari jet use controversy 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 04
SEP 04 · Day 1
Trump expected to use Qatari jet for overseas travel despite security questions
The two custom-built Boeing aircraft intended to serve as Air Force One are still not ready and are designed with elaborate missile-defense systems built in.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were aboard the original flight that served as a decoy during Trump's July trip in Turkey.
The Qatari-gifted jet has never been confirmed to match the missile-defense systems of the custom-built Boeing aircraft.