Trump confirms secret aircraft change due to security threat

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he secretly changed aircraft after a NATO summit in Turkey due to security concerns. Trump stated that the Secret Service and military advised him to take a different flight, and he complied with their recommendations.

According to the president, "I listen to the Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to take a different flight, a different plane. I just have to do what they say." This statement corroborates a Washington Post report detailing how Trump was allegedly transported in a catering vehicle from the airport to another aircraft. The Air Force One, carrying White House staff, security personnel, and journalists, reportedly departed Turkey as a diversionary tactic in case of an Iranian attack.

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I listen to the Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to take a different flight, a different plane. I just have to do what they say.

Trump later rejoined the presidential plane during a stopover in Britain, dismissing questions about potential danger. The secrecy surrounding his aircraft change was described as unprecedented. While the White House has not denied the reports, it has not provided further details. The flight from Turkey had previously drawn attention because Trump traveled on a luxury jet gifted by Qatar, which lacked some of the advanced missile defense systems found on older presidential aircraft.

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If I'm flying, you're flying with me. Right?