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President Skips Gift Jet for Security | Dayton News
The President skipped the newly gifted Qatari Air Force One—converted by L3Harris and bigger than the old model—due to a rumored Iranian threat, opting instead for a Cold War-era jet with proven missile defense. He later joked the Qatari plane was en route to RAF Mildenhall for a visit, and only used the newer jet for the final leg after landing in England. His tweet downplayed security concerns but slammed Iran as “sleazebags,” echoing recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. He also declared the Iran peace deal “over,” hinting at renewed military action targeting civilian infrastructure—amid…
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