New Air Force One Under Fire | San Francisco News

The White House’s newly gifted Qatari jet, dubbed “Word,” may not be as secure as claimed—despite Air Force assurances. Secret Service reportedly recommended the older, battle-tested Air Force One for a recent trip, citing its superior missile-defense tech, including laser systems. The new Boeing 747-8, rushed into service, allegedly lacks critical defensive capabilities, raising alarms amid global tensions. While the Air Force insists the plane is safe and equipped for presidential duties, the switch to the older aircraft—made without a specific threat—hints at deeper concerns over readiness and oversight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15bb6605dde6fc67