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Donald Trump: “We just ordered 22 more [stealth bombers].”

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President Trump Holds a Press Conference, Jun. 17, 2026

Published June 17, 2026 | Video Starts at 28:27

Now Iran's waiting for them. They're waiting for them. And they never saw them. One o' clock in the morning, they never saw them. They're stealth. And We just ordered 22 more [stealth bombers]. The newer upgraded version, which I guess is better. I don't know how the hell you get better. (28:27–28:29)

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