Trump says security threat forced secret plane swap after Turkey trip
TL;DR
Trump said a security threat led to a covert switch from Air Force One to an unmarked jet during his July 8 trip in Turkey, with the Secret Service and military arranging the move amid concerns of an Iran-related threat; reporters and White House staff believed he remained on Air Force One, while those left on the decoy plane included media and senior aides, and Democrats are seeking a briefing.
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- Trump says his plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change reuters.com
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