Trump Reveals Enhanced Security Features for New Air Force One

WHO:

CBS News - President Trump

WTOP - President Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, FBI Director Kash Patel

WHAT:

CBS News - The new Air Force One is a luxury jet donated by Qatar.

WTOP - The new Air Force One is valued at $400 million.

WTOP - Trump stated that the new Air Force One will be "maxed out" with security capabilities.

WTOP - Trump acknowledged that the new plane is not as thoroughly outfitted as older aircraft.

WTOP - Trump mentioned that the new plane will be sent for upgrades in about a month.

WHERE:

WTOP - The new Air Force One was seen at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

WTOP - Trump sent the plane to Mildenhall Air Base in England.

WHEN:

WTOP - Trump stepped out of the new Air Force One on June 19, 2026.

WTOP - Trump indicated that the upgrades for the new Air Force One will take place in about a month.

WHY:

WTOP - Concerns about the new jet's security capabilities arose after Trump unexpectedly ditched the plane during his return from a NATO summit in Turkey.

WTOP - Trump downplayed the idea that security concerns were to blame for the change in planes.

HOW:

WTOP - Trump’s administration has moved to investigate who disclosed information about the plane's security deficiencies, with officials being asked to turn over their phones at the White House.

WTOP - Four reporters from The New York Times were subpoenaed by the government regarding the security issues with the plane.

(UPDATED July 20, 2026 16:26 UTC)

President Trump has introduced the new Air Force One, a luxury jet valued at $400 million that was donated by Qatar, and he noted that it will be "maxed out" with security capabilities despite not being as thoroughly outfitted as older aircraft. The plane was recently seen at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and has been sent to Mildenhall Air Base in England, with upgrades expected to take place in about a month. Following concerns about the jet's security after Trump unexpectedly changed planes during his return from a NATO summit, his administration is investigating who disclosed information about its deficiencies, including subpoenaing four reporters from The New York Times.