5 Unique Things About Donald Trump's 'The Beast' Car

KatadataOTO – Donald Trump is officially inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States and is entitled to various facilities. One of the main points of attention is, of course, his official car, nicknamed The Beast.

This Cadillac One has been in use since 2018 and was actually used by Trump during his previous term. However, after he left office, President Joe Biden continued to utilize it.

As an official car, The Beast has been fitted with various defense systems to prevent attacks that might be directed at the president. This is intended to ensure his safety is maintained.

However, there are several interesting things to know about the vehicle. Here is a summary of a few of them.

5 Interesting Facts about The Beast Car

1. Complete Weaponry

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The Beast is equipped with a number of defensive weapons such as rifles and grenades. It is even rumored that the car can release an oil slick to hinder pursuing enemy vehicles.

2. Explosion and Gas Attack Proof

The car weighs up to 10 tons because its body is made of 8-inch thick steel plates with an armor-plated base. Thanks to this, the president would survive even a bomb attack.

Not only the body, but the glass is also made to stop bullets. The cabin is also designed to be sealed against the outside air to avoid the risk of a gas attack.

3. Carries Blood Bags

According to Skyscape, the American president's official car carries a supply of blood that matches the president's blood type. The purpose is to ensure the president can receive immediate medical attention even in an emergency.

It should be noted that the president is always accompanied by a doctor who is in one of the vehicles in the convoy.

4. The Price of The Beast

The price of the Cadillac One is considered very high. According to Art of Gears, this vehicle is priced at USD 1.47 million, equivalent to IDR 24 billion.

5. The Driver is a Special and Trained Agent

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Driving a 10-ton, large-sized vehicle is no easy task. Therefore, the driver cannot be just anyone.

The security detail even provides special training so the driver can control the car optimally. This is to ensure the president's travel is not disrupted.