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Secret Service urged Trump to depart Turkey on old Air Force One as a security precaution, sources say
By KTRK - ABC at ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
The Secret Service urged President Donald Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted Qatari-gifted plane out of an abundance of caution
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who travel frequently, the Secret Service's decision to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One as a security precaution may resonate with their own experiences of heightened security measures at Houston's airports. As a community within the Houston area, Pearland's residents often rely on these airports for domestic and international travel, and may be interested in the security protocols that govern official travel. The fact that the Secret Service would opt for a more familiar and presumably more secure aircraft, even for a high-profile figure like the President, speaks to the complexities of ensuring safety in uncertain environments. This incident may prompt local travelers to consider the security measures in place at their own airports and the precautions they can take to stay safe while traveling abroad.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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