Trump says his decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change

Air Force One was still carrying journalists and top aides, who remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike.

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Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion

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Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat

Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.

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Trump took secret flight from Turkey NATO summit last month due to Iranian missile threat

President Trump secretly switched from Air Force One to a different plane after a NATO summit in Turkey last month. The U.S. had learned of a credible Iranian missile threat as he left Turkey's capital. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat

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Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war

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