Inside Trump's covert evacuation from Air Force One during NATO summit
Trump confirms he secretly switched planes after a reported threat to his life, leaving journalists aboard Air Force One as he travelled from Turkey.
Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday that he secretly transferred from Air Force One to a different aircraft during a NATO summit due to a threat to his life. The US president told reporters that he had no choice but to comply with the request, as it was the safest option available to him. Trump was transported off Air Force One in Turkey on July 8 while it was still grounded, leaving behind journalists and top aides who remained at risk of an Iranian attack.
Some traveling media members were angered by their role as decoys, while others criticized the White House for their lack of transparency. Upon boarding the presidential jet, Trump allegedly exited and walked into a cargo container to board a smaller US Air Force aircraft nearby. The decision to switch planes came after Israel reportedly informed the US about a possible shoulder-to-air missile strike on Air Force One.
Despite the threat, Trump downplayed the situation, stating that he did not worry about anything and did not have any specific concerns.
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