I think this is a really bad idea as a former Boom Operator on KC-135 and KC-10 tankers. In the event of a National Emergency the capability to stay airborne for an indefinite amount of time an/or increased range due to air refueling capability is a nice option to have.
If we’re talking about a situation like the one President Bush found himself in, on 09/11/2001, that refueling capability is a must.
We’re hearing so much minutia these days. It almost causes one to question if what we are hearing is true.
Well, it doesn't hurt exactly but it does costs money on a plane that has tremendous range anyway. And then there's the training/practice for the crews. You wouldn't want to practice while the President is on board so that means "flights to nowhere" just for refueling practice.
Maybe they increased the onboard fuel capacity to kinda split the difference.