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Originally Posted by cback0220
I really doubt the President had any say in the matter, or anyone in his administration. The President does not own the planes the US Air Force does, if they decided to do a photo op it is on them. This has nothing to do with the President or his administration.
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Not exactly.
If the POTUS wanted new pics, he can task the AF to go get them.
It remains to be seen who actually created this requirement. So far, White House Military Office Director Louis Caldera looks like he is taking the heat as he apologized for any panic caused.
"Caldera said he approved the mission last week and that federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey."
Of course, he could be covering for someone else in this matter.
This means that the White House originated this request, not the AF.
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