Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
President Trump left Turkey by switching to a different military plane instead of his usual Air Force One after receiving a threat warning. Trump said his security and military advisors made him switch, though he downplayed how serious the threat was. U.S. intelligence officials later assessed the threat was not credible.
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 10Trump used ruse with catering truck, decoy Air Force One to depart Turkey after NATO summit, report says
- Aug 11Trump says Secret Service, military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
- Aug 12Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
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Quiet for 66 daysLast development · Aug 12 — Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat