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White House rushes to further secure Trump’s new Air Force One — but he plans to keep flying it domestically
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 20, 2026
· 5 min read
By Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The White House is working to quickly upgrade the Qatari-donated jet that has newly started serving as Air Force One, a development that comes after administration officials internally discussed the need for President Donald Trump to ...
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Key takeaway Trump, who has lavished praise on the retrofitted plane , nevertheless flew it to Turkey earlier this month after an initial assessment by top officials deemed it safe, the sources said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents may wonder how the security upgrades to the new Air Force One could impact presidential visits to the city. As a major metropolitan area along the US-Mexico border, El Paso has hosted several high-profile visits from government officials in recent years. If the White House is taking steps to enhance the security of the presidential plane, it may signal a heightened focus on safety protocols for future visits to the city. The fact that President Trump plans to continue using the plane domestically, despite initial concerns about its security in high-threat areas, could also have implications for local law enforcement and security personnel who would be responsible for supporting a presidential visit. As the upgrades to the plane move forward, El Pasoans may want to keep an eye on how these changes could affect the city's preparations for potential future visits from the president.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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