Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report
Summary
President Donald Trump switched planes while leaving Turkey after US officials found a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces against him and the aircraft he was using. He changed from a newer Boeing 747-8 plane donated by Qatar to the older Air Force One with better defenses.Key Facts
- President Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, arriving on a new Boeing 747-8 plane given by Qatar.
- US officials detected a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting President Trump and his aircraft.
- The Secret Service advised President Trump to switch planes before leaving Turkey.
- Trump then departed on the older Air Force One plane, which has more advanced defensive systems.
- The threat was directed at President Trump personally, not specifically at the new plane.
- The White House has not commented on the report.
- Trump had previously stated he has standing orders to retaliate strongly against Iran if threatened.
- He also mentioned ongoing talks with Iran but said the US is ready for military action if necessary.
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