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September 4, 2026
Trump to Use Qatari Donated Jet for Ireland Trip Amid Security Concerns
- The Boeing 747, valued at $400 million, will be used for Trump's trip to Ireland later this month.
- Concerns remain regarding the jet's incomplete security features compared to traditional Air Force One aircraft.
- Trump previously switched to a different plane during a trip to Turkey due to security threats, acknowledging the new jet's limitations.
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- Trump to use Qatari plane for international trip despite security worriesSep 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Washington Post
- Trump to use $400M Qatari gift plane for international trips despite security concernsSep 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM · Independent
- Trump Plans to Use Qatari Jet for Another Overseas Flight Despite Security ConcernsSep 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM · NYT
- Trump to take Qatari jet on another overseas trip despite questions about its securitySep 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM · CNN