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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump says Michigan base will stay open, get new fighter jets
President Trump on Tuesday announced Selfridge National Guard base in Michigan will receive 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighters, newer generation jets meant to replace the installation's aging A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, effectively guaranteeing the base's future. The Boeing-made aircraft, previously purchased by the Air Force, will go to Selfidge after years of lobbying from Michigan lawmakers to shore up the future of the 106-year-old Harrison Township base, an installation that has an estimated $850 million impact on the state's economy. 'I've come in person to lay to rest any doubts about Selfridge's future and the vital role it'll play in our initial defense,' Trump said in a speech at the base, during a visit to Michigan to mark the 100th day of his second term in office. 'As commander and chief, I'm proud to announce that very soon, we will replace the retiring A-10 Warthogs with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. The best in the world; brand new,' he said to applause. Trump said new aircraft 'will keep Selfridge at the cutting edge of Northern American airpower,' after the Air Force is expected to begin phasing out the A-10, also known as the Warthog, starting next year. The announcement follows a surprise appearance at the White House by Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, a visit Trump alluded to in his speech. Whitmer was present at Selfridge during the announcement. 'She came to see me. That's the reason she came to see me, by the way, to save Selfridge. And she was very effective along with some of the other politicians and some of the military people,' Trump said. 'They love this place. They love what it stands for, all the victories they've had here over the years. So I want to thank Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for bringing it also to our attention very strongly.' The announcement comes as the state, which voted for Trump last year, has been rocked by his dramatic flip-flopping tariff policies, given its major automobile industry and its borders with Canada. Home to the 127th wing of the Michigan Air National Guard, Selfridge opened in 1917 and supports an estimated 5,000 jobs. Last year, the base announced it would host a new squadron of Air Force KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers, meant to replace the outgoing KC-135, which could be phased out as early as 2027. Other aircraft at Selfridge include the Michigan Army National Guard's CH-47 Chinook helicopters, the U.S. Coast Guard's HH-65 Dolphin helicopter, and various other aircraft used by Customs & Border Protection. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump announces new 'serious power' fighter jets for Michigan Guard base to replace aging A-10s
President Donald Trump unveiled new plans Tuesday to swap out the retiring A-10 Warthog aircraft based out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. Trump shared details of the new fighter jet mission during a speech to National Guard members at the Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office. Selfridge will become the fourth military installation to operate the fighter jet, which entered operational service in July 2024. "Fresh off the line. That means they are brand new," Trump said. "They've never been anywhere. This is where they're going to be for a long time. And I saw one of them, flew over my head, and I said, 'What the hell is that?' That plane has serious power. So, this is the best there is anywhere in the world, the F-15EX Eagle II. This will keep Selfridge at the cutting edge of Northern American air power." Us And Canada Conduct Air Defense Drills In Greenland As Trump Pushes For Control The next-generation fighter jet is only operating at three other National Guard bases — the Portland Air National Guard Base in Oregon, Fresno Air National Guard Base in California and New Orleans Air National Guard Base in Louisiana. Read On The Fox News App The fighter jet is an updated version of the F-15C Eagle aircraft the Air Force introduced in 1989 and features bolstered fuel efficiency, radar and avionics, according to the Air National Guard. The jet is designed to work alongside other Air Force aircraft, including the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. "America's military will soon be stronger and more powerful than ever before, and Selfridge Air National Guard Base will remain at the center of the action," Trump said. Boeing To Build Next-gen 'F-47' Us Fighter Jet, Trump Announces Trump's announcement comes amid lengthy debate between Congress and the executive branch about how to phase out the A-10. While Congress put a stop to former President Barack Obama's administration's attempts to retire the aircraft, Trump's first administration called to keep the aircraft in service. Former President Joe Biden's administration moved to start retiring the aircraft more aggressively in 2023. The Air Force introduced the A-10 in 1977, and the aircraft experienced combat for the first time during the Gulf War. In March, Trump shared that Boeing would build the Air Force's next-generation fighter jet, known as the F-47. An experimental version had been covertly flying for years, he said. The Next Generation Air Defense initiative the Biden administration put on the back burner will oversee the effort. However, the Trump administration revived the program. "I'm thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States Air Force is moving forward with the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet," Trump said in March. "Nothing in the world comes even close to it, and it'll be called the F-47. The generals picked that title."Original article source: Trump announces new 'serious power' fighter jets for Michigan Guard base to replace aging A-10s
The Hill
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Trump says Michigan base will stay open, get new fighter jets
President Trump on Tuesday announced Selfridge National Guard base in Michigan will receive 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighters, newer generation jets meant to replace the installation's aging A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, effectively guaranteeing the base's future. The Boeing-made aircraft, previously purchased by the Air Force, will go to Selfidge after years of lobbying from Michigan lawmakers to shore up the future of the 106-year-old Harrison Township base, an installation that has an estimated $850 million impact on the state's economy. 'I've come in person to lay to rest any doubts about Selfridge's future and the vital role it'll play in our initial defense,' Trump said in a speech at the base, during a visit to Michigan to mark the 100th day of his second term in office. 'As commander and chief, I'm proud to announce that very soon, we will replace the retiring A-10 Warthogs with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. The best in the world; brand new,' he said to applause. Trump said new aircraft 'will keep Selfridge at the cutting edge of Northern American airpower,' after the Air Force is expected to begin phasing out the A-10, also known as the Warthog, starting next year. The announcement follows a surprise appearance at the White House by Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, a visit Trump alluded to in his speech. Whitmer was present at Selfridge during the announcement. 'She came to see me. That's the reason she came to see me, by the way, to save Selfridge. And she was very effective along with some of the other politicians and some of the military people,' Trump said. 'They love this place. They love what it stands for, all the victories they've had here over the years. So I want to thank Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for bringing it also to our attention very strongly.' The announcement comes as the state, which voted for Trump last year, has been rocked by his dramatic flip-flopping tariff policies, given its major automobile industry and its borders with Canada. Home to the 127th wing of the Michigan Air National Guard, Selfridge opened in 1917 and supports an estimated 5,000 jobs. Last year, the base announced it would host a new squadron of Air Force KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers, meant to replace the outgoing KC-135, which could be phased out as early as 2027. Other aircraft at Selfridge include the Michigan Army National Guard's CH-47 Chinook helicopters, the U.S. Coast Guard's HH-65 Dolphin helicopter, and various other aircraft used by Customs & Border Protection.
Fox News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump announces new 'serious power' fighter jets for Michigan Guard base to replace aging A-10s
President Donald Trump unveiled new plans Tuesday to swap out the retiring A-10 Warthog aircraft based out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. Trump shared details of the new fighter jet mission during a speech to National Guardsmen at the Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office. "Fresh off the line. That means they are brand new," Trump said. "They've never been anywhere. This is where they're going to be for a long time. And I saw one of them, flew over my head, and I said, 'What the hell is that?' That plane has serious power. So this is the best there is anywhere in the world, the F-15EX Eagle II. This will keep Selfridge at the cutting edge of Northern American air power." This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mexico Warns Trump 25% Tariffs Would Be a ‘Strategic Mistake'
(Bloomberg) -- Mexico's government told Donald Trump that his plan to place 25% tariffs on its goods would be a mistake that raises costs for US consumers, a day after he renewed his pledge to impose them on Saturday. How the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Is Reshaping Rome Manhattan's Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll Trump Paves the Way to Deputize Local Police on Immigration Housing Aid Uncertain After Trump's Spending Freeze Memo Trump's Federal Funding Pause Threatens State Financials The tariffs would also 'set aside' the Northern American free trade pact known as the USMCA, President Claudia Sheinbaum said, without providing clarity on what Mexico believes that will mean for the deal between it, the US and Canada. 'The USMCA has to do with free trade and no tariffs. If this scenario were to occur, it would obviously set aside the trade agreement,' Sheinbaum said Friday at her daily press conference. With a potential announcement looming, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said the tariffs would affect 12 million US buyers of cars made in Mexico. Prices of refrigerators, computers, televisions, beer and fruit would also increase, and US consumers could face scarcity of those products, he said. For that reason, the tariffs would be 'a strategic mistake' for the US, Ebrard said. Sheinbaum reiterated that Mexico is prepared for whatever the Trump administration may announce, while arguing that the two nations should see each other as partners rather than competitors. 'We're obviously doing everything in our hands to avoid that we get to a scenario of that kind,' Sheinbaum said. 'But if it happens, we're prepared and we have made clear our position, and we are always seeking dialogue with the US.' --With assistance from Robert Jameson. Indy Pass, the Anti-Vail Seasonal Ski Ticket, Is Gaining Fans The Internet Almost Killed Barnes & Noble, Then Saved It What America's Tech Billionaires Really Bought When They Backed Donald Trump Musk Pitches New Narrative as Tesla Sales Fall Forget Factories, Small US Towns Want Buc-ee's Gas Stations ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
