Iran state media mock Trump over plane switch, meme shows him in catering truck
DUBAI — Iran's state media has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump after new details emerged about his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey, saying it showed just how nervous he is about the Islamic Republic's power. "Again, Trump, with his new scandal, has become the top subject in the U.S. media these days. A scandal stemming from fear of Iran’s military power, a power that caused…
Iran's state media has ridiculed U.S. President Donald Trump following revelations about his covert aircraft switch while in Turkey, suggesting the move exposed his unease over Iran's military might. Another item on the front pages of U.S. media today is yet another scandal involving Trump, one that stems from his fear of Iran’s military capabilities.
The incident that triggered the switch came as Trump was returning from Turkey after attending the NATO summit in Ankara, where tensions were high due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The Secret Service's decision to move Trump to a smaller government jet was based on a credible and imminent threat that the president's plane, Air Force One, could be targeted by a missile launched from the ground.
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