Trump's Rush to Use Qatari-Donated Air Force One Raises Security Concerns
President Trump rushed the Qatari-donated Air Force One into service before it was fully ready, raising security concerns. The plane, lacking secure communications and military defenses, was used for a NATO summit trip but was swapped out for the return flight due to these deficiencies. The decision to use the plane, despite its shortcomings, has sparked criticism and concerns about the influence of foreign gifts on U.S. policy. The plane is intended to be donated to Trump's presidential library after his term.