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40. Panetta's explaination makes no sense.

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 07:16 PM

Jul 9

because Trump resumed in the gold shittter from the UK home. Why would they be concerned about bugs while in Turkey, but not elsewhere?

One logical explanation is that there was a relatively minor maintenance issue that was easier to deal with in the UK than in Turkey. There are all sorts of systems on a 747 that don't prevent it from flying, but might reduce the redundancy or comfort in flight.

Another logical explanation is that some of the exotic communication systems that are unique to an AF1 aircraft were not working correctly, and they were more concerned about that in the Turkey region than across the Atlantic.

A third plausible explanation is that in a rush to get this plane into service, they left off some systems to be installed later. But in the course of this trip, they picked up intelligence that suggested this lack of systems put the aircraft in more danger than normal.

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'This Is a Cover Story': Leon Panetta Says Trump Is Hiding the True Reason Behind Air Force One Switch [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 9 OP

I Know What He Means modrepub Jul 9 #1

INDEED Skittles Jul 9 #2

Selling state secrets is donnie's grift. rubbersole Jul 9 #4

not only that Skittles Jul 9 #5

I was thinking good luck finding anyone with intelligence in Mango Mussolini's circle -- JT45242 Jul 9 #21

They don't need this plane to gather intelligence.... AZ8theist Jul 9 #3

his bootlicking staff would be easy marks too Skittles Jul 9 #6

I imagined that the gifted jet had "homing beacons" that drones or missiles could follow. Or... QueerDuck Jul 9 #7

I can almost guarantee the "uncontrolled nosedive" thing would have never been installed jmowreader Jul 9 #38

Uh huh. OldBaldy1701E Jul 9 #8

Of course they'll find no intelligence in Trump, so there's that Orrex Jul 9 #9

My guess is that it lacks the medical suite of a full fledged AF1. Hugin Jul 9 #10

I expect it can't refuel while in flight either BumRushDaShow Jul 9 #16

Heard on MSNOW last night that the new plane doesn't have refueling capabiluty Deminpenn Friday #45

Oh good point! yardwork Friday #53

Anyone believe Trump's story? Anyone? Didn't think so. twodogsbarking Jul 9 #11

He can't even lie worth a fuck. mobeau69 Jul 9 #28

I want receipts purr-rat beauty Jul 9 #12

I'm torn between calling it... Hugin Jul 9 #13

That was always the issue. returnee Jul 9 #14

Great timing. jeffreyi Jul 9 #15

Is It Because The Medical Facilities Are Better On The Old One? DrFunkenstein Jul 9 #17

That was my first thought...he was gasping for air the other day..he is not a well man Peacetrain Jul 9 #30

They've had plenty of time to do a thorough sweep for things like homing beacons... Ol Janx Spirit Jul 9 #18

Light. nt moniss Jul 9 #25

How many 'gift' boxes of documents did he leave in the shitter? Talitha Jul 9 #19

"going to be efforts to try to gather intelligence." chouchou Jul 9 #20

Bugging is only a small part of it SpankMe Jul 9 #22

Thank you very much for your detailed and insightful analysis. 🇺🇸 QueerDuck Jul 9 #26

find legit military pilots? Nothing but the best! usonian Jul 9 #29

i see what u did there !!!! AllaN01Bear Jul 9 #34

Maybe they flew a Chump "double" on the way over there, just to see if anything would go wrong? FakeNoose Jul 9 #31

surely close to a billion NJCher Jul 9 #35

Great post. Sounds like another Trump rush job like the Reflecting Pool underpants Jul 9 #36

But none of that answers the simple questions: Bluetus Jul 9 #43

Just to add, when the Presidential aircraft need repairs, they always have brand new Deminpenn Friday #46

This is why he shouldn't be allowed to build his 'ballroom'. travelingthrulife Jul 9 #23

Maybe the CIA or SS moniss Jul 9 #24

In double speak that plane is a big fat target 🎯 Historic NY Jul 9 #27

MS NOW-Officials say Trump switched out new Air Force One over security concerns LetMyPeopleVote Jul 9 #32

The less that Trump "commands and controls" the better. Bluetus Jul 9 #44

my alarm bells kept goingg off on this one with tthe possibillity of listening devices emplanted AllaN01Bear Jul 9 #33

It's fortunate that Trump has very little intelliigence Progressive dog Jul 9 #37

Trump is at the core a bully and a coward slightlv Jul 9 #39

Panetta's explaination makes no sense. Bluetus Jul 9 #40

"Why would they be concerned about bugs while in Turkey, but not elsewhere? " BumRushDaShow Jul 9 #41

I agree with you. It is not about bugs. Panetta is full of crap Bluetus Jul 9 #42

"OK, why wasn't it the same danger FLYING IN THERE? " BumRushDaShow Friday #47

THen Panette should just keep his mouth shut Bluetus Friday #48

Panetta is excessively qualified to comment and knows what to and what not to say BumRushDaShow Friday #49

Then why did he spew such shit? I point out that today the NYT is reporting EXACTLY what I told you yesterday Bluetus Friday #50

"I said every one of these things yesterday, 12 hours before NYT reported it" BumRushDaShow Friday #51

The quote you provided was about bugs and nothing else Bluetus Friday #52

No one outside of the actual employees who work the security details BumRushDaShow Saturday #54