News Wrap: Trump confirms he was secretly whisked away from Air Force One in Turkey
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump confirmed that he was whisked away from Air Force One in a catering truck at the Secret Service's direction, the hope of finding survivors is diminishing more than two days after a powerful earthquake hit Colombia and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says she will soon leave the job to spend more time with her family.
President Trump has confirmed that he was secretly transferred from Air Force One in a catering truck at the Secret Service's direction during a visit to Turkey. The move was reportedly made due to a reported threat from Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will soon leave her position to spend more time with her family.
The earthquake in Colombia has left at least 180 people dead, with nearly 2,600 injured. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with some survivors still being found alive, but the chances of rescue diminishing after the first 48 to 72 hours.
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