How Safe Was Trump in Decoy Plane Swap? Air Force One vs. C-32A
While Trump praised a Qatar-donated jet as the height of "luxury," critics said it's not kitted out with standard safety measures.
President Donald Trump secretly traveled on a military C-32A plane instead of Air Force One during his departure from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The move was reportedly due to a credible threat from Iran, prompting additional security measures. The president was seen boarding Air Force One, but then transferred onto the C-32A using an airport catering truck.
This effectively turned Air Force One into a decoy for the press and White House staff. Trump confirmed the plane swap, stating he followed the Secret Service and military's instructions. Questions about the safety of the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 jet have arisen, but the president said he didn't question the decision, acknowledging there were threats.
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