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28. Once Biden is sworn in, would the US military actually fly one of its jets to Russia?

Mon Jan 4, 2021, 11:17 AM

Jan 2021

Trump would no longer have the right to military transport, and Russia would no doubt enjoy confiscating one of our planes.

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Donald Trump could be planning Turnberry trip as Scots airport told to expect a high-flyer the day b [View all] demmiblue Jan 2021 OP

Russia . . Iliyah Jan 2021 #1

My thought as well... Escurumbele Jan 2021 #58

I don't think the Secret Service will be obligated to protect him in his dacha. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #70

You can bet your sweet *** DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #77

If true, Trump would be leaving his family to fend for itself. apnu Jan 2021 #88

Closer to mother russia SheltieLover Jan 2021 #2

Refuel in Scotland then on to Mother Russia? area51 Jan 2021 #3

Hope the entire family flees the US, never to return. Freethinker65 Jan 2021 #4

Yes, please BEGONE! BlueWavePsych Jan 2021 #53

He's gonna stop and get gas and a nights rest, billed to the US government, James48 Jan 2021 #5

Once Biden is sworn in, would the US military actually fly one of its jets to Russia? Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #28

I would think not Miguelito Loveless Jan 2021 #37

No, they would not allow it unless the Russian government specifically invited the trip. I don't... machoneman Jan 2021 #42

What are these "norms" of which you speak? Hekate Jan 2021 #59

Until noon on the 21st (20th?), he is still coc..... getagrip_already Jan 2021 #48

Probably not however Trump could easily catch either a private plane or a Russian government owned cstanleytech Jan 2021 #50

Russia gets the Football too? Captain Zero Jan 2021 #60

I think Aeroflot will pick him up from Turdberry. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #72

George Blake's house in Moscow is available. Already wired! erronis Jan 2021 #30

We should keep tabs on Trumps own 757. slater71 Jan 2021 #69

Good! MyOwnPeace Jan 2021 #6

I hope... SergeStorms Jan 2021 #47

Pilot should do a long slow u-turn over Atlantic and land in Albany NY Jan. 20 1pm EST. IADEMO2004 Jan 2021 #7

Surprise, Donald! RKP5637 Jan 2021 #17

LOL mdbl Jan 2021 #36

Wasn't the next line DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #80

LOL made me look I'ma get medieval on your ass. IADEMO2004 Jan 2021 #86

AND DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #89

Meh, can't golf in Scotland or Russia. gab13by13 Jan 2021 #8

I don't know. There's Yalta. And the weather's mild. Texin Jan 2021 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author AkFemDem Jan 2021 #16

Weather there SoCalNative Jan 2021 #32

To put it 'mildly'!!! elleng Jan 2021 #66

As the Scots say, "If there's nae wind, it's nae golf." IADEMO2004 Jan 2021 #87

So, wait. Will he be using AF1 or another military jet. The article seems to say both Siwsan Jan 2021 #9

Air Force 1 Randomthought Jan 2021 #12

Ahh, thank you. Siwsan Jan 2021 #19

af1 is a call sign only. when the pres isnt on board its called a sam flight AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #27

Maybe the ass thinks he can keep the plane. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2021 #15

Just imagine the disinfecting that aircraft is going to need! Siwsan Jan 2021 #20

Yep!!! It's definitely going to take some really serious hazmat crew action. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2021 #21

sort of a "parting gift" like a game show? With a case of Turtle Wax, orange spray tan & Diet Coke? Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #38

I'd bet he's taking a box of White House silverware, too William Seger Jan 2021 #44

And DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #85

Drop him and family off in Turnberry, send the aircraft home. NoRoadUntravelled Jan 2021 #11

I guess this is the beginning of his flight from legal authority. Texin Jan 2021 #13

Afraid of arrest warrants much? bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #14

How much US Treasury cash can you pack into a 757? C_U_L8R Jan 2021 #18

pallets of shrink-wrapped bricks of cash. Like we dropped in Iraq. Ask Mnuchin, he'll do it. nt Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #39

To say nothing of the large quantities DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #83

A little soon to note that Prestwick is a refueling stopover for flights Hortensis Jan 2021 #22

He won't exactly be escaping his legal woes by flying to Scotland: Mike 03 Jan 2021 #23

Perfect Idea DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #84

Maybe and it can happen that he can be denied landing turbinetree Jan 2021 #24

They should refuse landing. LiberalFighter Jan 2021 #25

At noon on the 20th that coach turns into a pumpkin. redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #26

whoa he's making a run for it onetexan Jan 2021 #29

Bet he's heading out for Saudi Arabia or someplace where he will japple Jan 2021 #31

Hell is not warm enough for the Orange Assmouth Tommymac Jan 2021 #34

getting ready to seek asylum, btw, trump loses all access Jan 20th to govt beachbumbob Jan 2021 #33

Planning exile to avoid prosecution, are we? Initech Jan 2021 #35

Let's hope he does. Remember, at noon the next day, if he's still there, he pays his own way home. George II Jan 2021 #40

Dunt verry I prutectz ze plane! Ziggysmom Jan 2021 #41

The First Minister of Scotland says ' Donald, keep your broke ass home' irisblue Jan 2021 #43

I've been up all night (not for bad reasons) - so... electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #45

He's fleeing the interview!!!! ret5hd Jan 2021 #46

Maybe he thinks he can run for King of Scotland. jalan48 Jan 2021 #49

I hope he succeeds, just like Charles I. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #73

Thanks, I had to look this up-Off with his head! jalan48 Jan 2021 #78

There's your get-away vehicle. n/t BadgerKid Jan 2021 #51

Skipping the country. First leg of his trip to the USSR relayerbob Jan 2021 #52

Well Scotland just entered lockdown again... a la izquierda Jan 2021 #54

Those bone spurs are acting up and a detriment to defending all the criminal charges Jarqui Jan 2021 #55

Scotland should refuse him because of COVID lockdown IronLionZion Jan 2021 #56

Damn straight. lonely bird Jan 2021 #63

NO way the CIA is going to allow this trip to go any further east Joe Nation Jan 2021 #57

It's an expensive trip and twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #61

Yeah Turbineguy Jan 2021 #62

He's got to get the hell out of the country before Letitia James knocks on his door. Vinca Jan 2021 #64

Hope he 'enjoys' Scotland's 'lovely' January weather! elleng Jan 2021 #65

Confiscate his passport. n/t thenelm1 Jan 2021 #67

He's making his escape. Guilty fucker. C Moon Jan 2021 #68

Wonder if Malaria is going with him. llmart Jan 2021 #71

He'd better have that plane back by noon. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #74

If he's aboard when the inauguration happens... jmowreader Jan 2021 #75

After Jan. 20 th. who pays for tRUMP flights on taxpayer jets? NT SayItLoud Jan 2021 #76

turnberry trip Coyote45 Jan 2021 #79

umm.. Scotland is going into lockdown tonight riversedge Jan 2021 #81

donald trump Coyote45 Jan 2021 #82

May try to find a place where he can be president in exile. MarcA Jan 2021 #90

So he has to thumb back? marble falls Jan 2021 #91

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