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Trump takes first flight on new Air Force One gifted by the Qatari government

NPR | By Joel Rose
Published July 2, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

President Trump took his first flight on the new Air Force One yesterday. The Boeing 747 luxury jet was given to the U.S. by the government of Qatar, raising concerns about ethics and security.

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Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.
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