President Trump is considering taking the inaugural flight of the new Air Force One during a trip to Mount Rushmore next month, as part of events marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, according to a senior White House official and another person familiar with the plans. The outlets report that the visit is tied to July 4 celebrations at the Mount Rushmore site, though the president’s exact schedule and whether the inaugural flight will occur have not been finalized.
Separate reporting adds that the new aircraft is associated with a controversy involving Qatar, characterizing it as a “gift” from Qatar. Beyond that characterization, the accounts focus on the same central point: Trump is weighing whether to publicly inaugurate the aircraft during the Mount Rushmore program. The plans described are contingent and subject to change, with no final confirmation on the flight decision or the broader event logistics.
