Trump avoids new Air Force One following NATO summit in Turkey
Donald Trump opted not to use the new Air Force One aircraft for his return journey from a NATO summit held in Turkey.
By Europa Express8 Jul 2026 · 17:30 CETUpdated 8 Jul 2026 · 17:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Trump avoids new Air Force One following NATO summit in Turkey
Strategic Context: Donald Trump opted not to use the new Air Force One aircraft for his return journey from a NATO summit held in Turkey.
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Donald Trump bypassed the new Air Force One aircraft for his return trip from a NATO summit in Turkey. During a subsequent press conference, the former president was asked if security concerns regarding Iran prompted the decision to use a different plane.
Trump did not directly address the query concerning Iran. Instead, he responded by discussing alleged past assassination attempts attributed to Tehran. According to Euronews, no further details regarding the specific reasons for the change in aircraft were provided during the exchange.