Iranian threat forced Trump to switch planes after NATO summit
AP Photo/Alex BrandonAfter the US government picked up on the threat, the Secret Service urged Trump to change planes. He later said he would leave in the latter aircraft.The nature of the threat, not previously reported, sheds light on why the White House moved swiftly to switch planes. It also underscores concerns about the security of the donated jet, which Trump pressed to be ready as soon as possible for his use.AdvertisementUS officials had information that the proxy forces were targeting Trump and whatever aircraft he was travelling in, rather than having specific focus on the new plane.
- ▪AP Photo/Alex BrandonAfter the US government picked up on the threat, the Secret Service urged Trump to change planes.
- ▪He later said he would leave in the latter aircraft.The nature of the threat, not previously reported, sheds light on why the White House moved swiftly to switch planes.
- ▪It also underscores concerns about the security of the donated jet, which Trump pressed to be ready as soon as possible for his use.AdvertisementUS officials had information that the proxy forces were targeting Trump and whatever aircraft h
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat — NYT > Top Stories
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