As Monty Python would say, “and now for something completely different!”. As long as the press uses a political lens to view DJT, they will get it wrong.
And why a big-arsed 747? To schelp around the press corps? Drop that requirement down to one seat on a smaller airframe.
This ^^^^^^ -- and may it ever be so!
The Boeing B747 was a magnificent, leading edge aircraft in its day, back in 1970....but...it is outdated in our present world. Two (2) Boeing magnificent B787-9 aircraft fit the POTUS aircraft bill 100%. In addition, two (2) B737MAX aircraft will do just fine for short POTUS trips. It is absolutely insane for a B747-200 to fly the POTUS from Washington DC to Miami, Florida, etc. for example. A total waste of fuel, cost and inefficency!!! Obama could care less, he could less about taxpayers waste of money....he never worked an honest day in his entire life!!! DJT is right on Target....GO Donald J. Trump!!! One billion dollars would easily take care of the cost of the two B787s & the two B737MAX aircraft and their required goodies!!! Believe me, i know the actual costs of these aircraft!!
And the Boeing Company better can its plan to build aircraft in the PRC & other countries, and, keep those jobs right here in the USA!!! End of story!!!
Drop the Press Corps on AF One entirely. Let them book their own commercial flights, or charter their own jet. . . .