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Barnstorming with Trump in the ultimate campaign prop: Air Force One

The view from Air Force One as we approached Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport was breathtaking: snow-capped mountains, low-hanging clouds, farms dotting the valleys.

As we landed, we could see the brightly lit rally site – an airport hangar. The presidential jet taxied over and pulled to a stop, creating a dramatic backdrop for President Trump’s next Make America Great Again rally.

In these final days of the 2018 midterms, Air Force One “hangar rallies” have been part of the show. And they’re not just about efficiency, as Mr. Trump barnstorms the country. They are a visual reminder of the power and prestige of the presidency, as he stumps

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