The White House complains, journalists are stealing the instruments of the president's plane

A US media report has revealed a widespread theft of property and equipment from the press room on the US President's plane "Air Force One" when journalists are traveling with the president, which has caused a stir in Washington, DC.

Mar 30, 2024 - 12:27
The White House complains, journalists are stealing the instruments of the president's plane

The Politico website said in its report yesterday that: "For years, dozens of journalists and others have quietly filled their pockets with equipment and utensils on the plane of the president of the United States before getting off the plane, starting with the glasses reserved for drink emblazoned wines, wines and anything that bears the logo or logo of Air Force One."

A Politico report said that, last month, the White House Correspondents' Association sent an email to its members with a strong warning about reporters stealing items that disappear from the Air Force One press room as memorabilia, saying that this matter will not be turned a blind eye.

Inside Air Force One during the Obama administration

It is customary for 13 journalists to accompany the President of the United States when he travels, sitting in the back room of the Boeing presidential plane. The media pays for the travel expenses of the journalists, including food and drinks provided to them on the plane.

Politico's report says, the sounds of plates and glassware have been heard inside the bags of journalists when they get off the plane of the President of the United States. 

The report says: In one case, a former White House correspondent for one of the major American newspapers hosted a dinner party, where food was served on a set of plates stolen in installments from Air Force One.