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Trump Swaps Jets Amid Iran Tensions | London News
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Trump pulled off a high-stakes travel switcheroo after the NATO summit, flying from Turkey to Ankara aboard the brand-new, $400M Qatar-gifted Air Force One — then deliberately opting for the older jet to return to Mildenhall in England, claiming he wanted military personnel to tour the new plane. He framed the move as a patriotic gesture and a nod to “old times,” while dodging questions by pivoting to national security, declaring he’s “number one on the kill list for Iran” amid escalating tensions. With U.S. strikes on 80+ Iranian targets and new sanctions looming, the president’s choice to trade cutting-edge tech for a familiar ride added drama to an already volatile geopolitical moment — and gave troops a front-row seat to the future of U.S. air power.
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