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Decoy Plane, Secret Service, and Press | Des Moines News
Trump’s July 8 travel shuffle sparked chaos after a rumored Iranian assassination threat forced a last-minute security switch—leaving reporters and staff on the decoy plane unaware, as the Secret Service prioritized safety over press access. Scott Bessent, among those on the fake flight, defended the move, calling it a high-stakes operation where media coverage must yield to presidential protection. The incident reignited debate over balancing security with transparency in the age of extreme threats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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