President Trump is set to use the new Air Force One, gifted by Qatar, for a trip to Ireland in mid-September. This will be the first overseas journey for the plane since a NATO summit in Turkey, where security concerns led to a secret plane swap. The new aircraft is undergoing upgrades expected to be completed in the fall. While the administration has not disclosed specific modifications, they emphasize maintaining a secure and reliable presidential transport. Trump plans to attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course and meet with Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The Qatari plane will continue to be used for domestic travel.
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Trump to take Qatari Air Force One to Ireland, sources say
