President Donald Trump made an appearance at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after attending the World Cup final soccer match on July 19, 2026. He traveled on Air Force One, which now boasts a refreshed paint job. The updated design features a dark blue base with a gold stripe accompanied by red trim.

The redesign of the presidential aircraft aligns with the color palette of a jet gifted to the president by Qatar. This new look was first noticed by Washington Correspondent Ana Ceballos of the Los Angeles Times. She observed the updated Air Force One as President Trump’s motorcade arrived at Oakland County International Airport in Michigan, where he later returned to Washington, D.C.

While visiting Michigan, a critical swing state, President Trump spoke at the General Motors Milford Proving Ground. He addressed the state’s economic challenges and pledged growth through tariffs during his rally. Trump criticized previous political leaders, alleging they allowed overseas entities to take American jobs and resources, particularly impacting Detroit’s manufacturing sector.