Donald Trump’s ‘doomsday plane’ explained as

Donald Trump’s “doomsday plane,” the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, recently made a rare public appearance amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The highly specialized Air Force aircraft took off from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana and landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on June 17. Designed to serve as an airborne military command center during national emergencies, the plane can stay in the air for days, withstand missile attacks and nuclear shockwaves, and protect top U.S. officials, including the president. Although the aircraft flies regularly, this specific flight sparked concern due to its unusual call sign “ORDER01” and the timing.

Speculation increased after Trump skipped the G7 summit in Canada early, citing urgent matters, and reportedly approved potential strikes on Iran, pending further developments. During a meeting with his national security team, Trump hinted that U.S. involvement might follow if Iran refuses to halt its nuclear program. On Truth Social, he reiterated his firm stance, writing that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons and blamed its leadership for escalating tensions. The flight of the E-4B and Trump’s actions have fueled fears of deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict.