| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Latest News From Euronews | Euro | SECRET SERVICE AND MILITARY WANTED ME OFF AIR FORCE ONE IN TURKEY DUE TO THREAT, TRUMP SAYS | 2 hrs ago |
| Google News | TRUMP SAYS HE SWITCHED PLANES AFTER NATO SUMMIT BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE THREAT - BBC | 2 hrs ago |
| JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - | TRUMP CONFIRMS SECRET SERVICE SNUCK HIM OFF AIR FORCE ONE DUE TO IRAN THREAT, 'I DO WHAT THEY SAY' | 2 hrs ago |
| POLITICO | TRUMP DENIES ORCHESTRATING PLANE SWITCH: ‘IT’S ONLY UP TO SECRET SERVICE’ | 3 hrs ago |
Former President Donald Trump said that the Secret Service and military removed him from Air Force One while he was in Turkey after a potential threat was identified, prompting him to switch to a different aircraft.
According to Latest News From Euronews, Trump explained to reporters after returning from an event in Ohio, “They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane.” He added, “I guess there was a threat out there. I didn’t really ask too much about it,” noting that he “gets a lot of threats.” The BBC reports that the switch occurred after the NATO summit in Turkey, while The Jerusalem Post cited an Iran‑related threat as the reason for the removal. The Guardian adds that the incident has sparked scrutiny over the use of decoy passengers on Air Force One.
The move reflects heightened security concerns for U.S. officials abroad and raises questions about how threats are assessed and communicated to the public.