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In reply to the discussion: Please don't be shocked: Trump lied in his tweet about what the new Air Force One will cost. [View all]DeminPennswoods
(17,421 posts)45. He has NO clue
The AF1s are specially outfitted. I believe they must be able to stay in the air for at least several days should some catastrophic event hit the US. There's probably a lot more that's unknown to the public.
Here's another thing that most people don't know. When a part fails, it's not replaced with a repaired component, the replacement part is brand new - always.
AF1s and Marine1s (the helicopters) are basically unique aircraft. You don't go down to the local Walmart and pick one up off the shelf.
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Please don't be shocked: Trump lied in his tweet about what the new Air Force One will cost. [View all]
DetlefK
Dec 2016
OP
"Trumps tweet was completely nonsensical and based on exactly nothing"...liar-in-chief
spanone
Dec 2016
#2
Frankly, I'd be more surprised to find out that DT told the truth about anything.
Arkansas Granny
Dec 2016
#9
yes, let's build a super cheap Air Force One for him, maybe it will shorten his presidency
Fast Walker 52
Dec 2016
#25
If Trump wants to save taxpayers money, let him refuse the security details that have to guard him.
hamsterjill
Dec 2016
#15
yes, I'm curious what secrets he'll let out... though oddly enough Hillary was the one calling
Fast Walker 52
Dec 2016
#26
Once Boeing releases the info that it's 1.65 billion Trump can take credit as a brilliant negotiator
Kablooie
Dec 2016
#18
when do the electors meet again? Are these tweets some sort of cry for help to the electors
Fast Walker 52
Dec 2016
#23