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Trump flew from Turkey on older Air Force One after credible threat from Iran and its proxies
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump switched from the newer, Qatari-donated Air Force One to the older jet after a credible missile threat from Iran and allied proxy groups was detected by U.S. intelligence during the NATO summit in Turkey.
- The U.S. Secret Service advised the use of the older plane, which is equipped with advanced laser technology to counter incoming missile threats, unlike the newer Boeing 747-8 whose defensive systems remain unclear.
- The White House confirmed the president would continue using the older Air Force One while the new plane undergoes additional security upgrades expected to take about a month.
- Trump acknowledged the heightened threat environment, warning on social media that the U.S. military is prepared to respond decisively to any Iranian attempt on his life, signaling escalating tensions between the two nations.
