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Trump used decoy flight from Turkey after Iranian threat
Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military jet in Turkey last month after US intelligence received a specific threat of a surface-to-air missile attack on Air Force One, a senior US…
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Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military jet in Turkey last month after US intelligence received a specific threat of a surface-to-air missile attack on Air Force One, a senior US official said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flew out on what was effectively a decoy plane. Iran knew Trump’s exact location in Ankara, including the floor of his building, The New York Times reported. Trump left via a catering truck and boarded a C-32A jet. Air Force One later departed separately with staff and press. Trump said he followed Secret Service orders and that the smaller plane was at greater risk.
The Indian Opinion
The decoy operation gripping headlines is less extraordinary than it seems. US presidents face constant threats; the Secret Service routinely alters travel plans. What stands out is Iran’s apparent precision in tracking Trump’s location, which should raise questions about intelligence sharing at NATO summits. The real test is whether this specific threat was credible enough to warrant such measures, or if it was standard protocol hyped for political drama.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
