Secret Service urged Trump to use old Air Force One as a security precaution: Sources
Summary
The Secret Service advised President Donald Trump to use an older Air Force One plane when leaving Turkey as a safety measure due to rising tensions with Iran. While President Trump said the switch was not about security, sources say it was done because of the older plane’s better security for this situation.Key Facts
- The Secret Service recommended using the old Air Force One plane for President Trump’s departure from Turkey.
- This decision was made as a precaution during increased tensions with Iran.
- The newer Air Force One was a gift from Qatar and has advanced security features but was not used for the Turkey departure.
- President Trump denied that the change was due to security concerns.
- Trump mentioned he is "No. 1 on the kill list for Iran."
- Passengers were asked to keep window shades down during the flight for security reasons.
- The plane with the president turned on its tracking system only after flying over the Black Sea.
- The new Air Force One later joined the president’s flight in England after initially leaving Turkey earlier.
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