Trump's Visit to Michigan: Celebrating 100 Days and Announcing New Fighter Jet Mission
Here's the Lowdown on the Fighter Jet Mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Trump reaches his 100th day as president: overview of his administration's actions so far
In a recent rally in Michigan, US President Donald Trump marked the 100th day of his second term by touting his administration's achievements, including efforts to promote national security. One of the highlights was the announcement of a new fighter jet mission at the state's Selfridge Air National Guard Base, featuring the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II jets.
The F-15EX Mission: What You Need to Know
- The Fighter Jets: Approximately 20 to 21 F-15EXs will be stationed at the base, replacing the aging A-10 aircraft fleet. These aircraft entered service in July 2024, designed to modernize the US Air Force and Air National Guard [1][2][3].
- ** appeared by Fiscal Year 2028[3]**
- Job Growth and Economic Boost: This new mission is expected to support job growth, strengthen local businesses, and reinforce the community's role in national security [3].
The Connection between the F-15EX Mission and Tariffs on Vehicles and Auto Parts
It's important to clarify that there isn't a direct connection between the F-15EX mission at Selfridge and ongoing tariffs on vehicles and auto parts. These tariffs primarily concern the automotive sector, whereas the F-15EX mission involves the defense and aerospace industries, which are separate entities [4].
Securing Michigan's Defense Capabilities and Aerospace Leadership
This new F-15EX mission is part of a broader initiative to maintain Michigan's defense capabilities and aerospace dominance. This effort is supported by bipartisan advocacy and collaborations within the state [5].
[1] https://www.boeing.com/defense/products/f-15ex/[2] https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/f-15ex/[3] https://www.macombdaily.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/03/01/selfridge-air-national-guard-base-f-15ex-fighter-jet-new-mission/9431209002/[4] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/us/politics/trump-tariffs-cars.html[5] https://www.maaco.com/blog/seldom-talked-about-impact-of-trump-tariffs-on-selfridge-air-national-guard-base/
- In the political landscape of war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation, the 100th day of Trump's second term in Michigan witnessed a significant policy announcement, the deployment of Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
- The campaign for this new F-15EX mission involves the stationing of approximately 20 to 21 F-15EX jets, with their appearance by Fiscal Year 2028, aiming to modernize the US Air Force and Air National Guard.
- By following through with this mission, there will be job growth, a strengthening of local businesses, and a reinforcement of the community's role in national security, as per general news reports.
- Beyond this mission, Trump's policies in war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice, including tariffs on vehicles and auto parts, have not been directly related to the F-15EX mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
- Advocates from both political parties are rallying in support of this F-15EX mission, as part of a broader effort to maintain Michigan's defense capabilities and cement its aerospace leadership.
