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Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump abruptly switched aircraft when leaving Turkey due to a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him and Air Force One during the NATO summit.
- Trump had initially flown into Ankara on a new Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8, which lacks the advanced defensive capabilities of the older Air Force One.
- Upon detecting the threat, the Secret Service advised Trump to change planes, leading him to use the older, better-protected Air Force One for departure.
- This incident reveals the rationale behind the swift plane swap and highlights security concerns regarding the donated Boeing 747-8, which Trump had pushed to be ready quickly.
