| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| NYT > U.S. News | TRUMP SAYS SECRET SERVICE ORDERED AIR FORCE ONE SWAP | 56 mins ago |
| ABC News: Top Stories | TRUMP SAYS HE WAS AT 'GREATER RISK' ON SECRET FLIGHT THAN DECOY AIR FORCE ONE | 20 mins ago |
| Google News | WITH TRUMP SECRETLY EVACUATED, IMPERILED AIR FORCE ONE BECAME A FLYING DECOY - THE NEW YORK TIMES | 49 mins ago |
| BBC News | TRUMP SAYS HE SWITCHED PLANES AFTER NATO SUMMIT BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE THREAT | 55 mins ago |
Former President Trump claims that the Secret Service ordered a switch between his personal plane and Air Force One as a security measure, according to NYT > U.S. News. This switch was allegedly made because Trump's original plane was deemed to be in greater danger than the Air Force One decoy that the public believed he was flying on. The exact circumstances and timing of this event are not fully detailed in the available information.
According to various sources, including The New York Times and The Guardian, the use of a decoy Air Force One was part of a security protocol to protect Trump. The New York Times mentions that Trump was 'secretly evacuated' and the actual Air Force One became a 'flying decoy'. Trump himself stated that the Secret Service and military insisted on this decoy setup, particularly during a trip to Turkey, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
This incident highlights the extensive security measures taken to protect high-profile figures like the President, often involving complex and secretive operations. The use of decoys and secure communication channels is a common practice in protecting VIPs from potential threats.