Secret Service’s Decoy Plane Move | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

In a high-stakes move during a tense trip back from Ankara, President Trump was secretly flown on a smaller plane while Air Force One became a decoy packed with press and staff—creating chaos to confuse potential threats. The Secret Service’s elaborate plan, revealed by a former agent, aimed to protect the president and everyone aboard the fake flight, even forcing reporters to keep shades down to maintain the illusion. While the operation underscores the lengths taken for security, leaks of such sensitive details could jeopardize future missions, highlighting the razor-thin line between…