I'm just surprised that some media type didn't let the cat out of the
bag unless they took all the cell phones away

No, they only had them remove the batteries

No reporter so well established that he gets a seat on AF1 is going to
jeopardize his career by breaking the rules that way, especially when
told up front that the plane will turn around if word gets out.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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