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Trump Switches Planes for Security | US News
Trump pulled a last-minute plane switch out of Turkey after U.S. intel flagged a credible threat from Iranian proxies targeting him and his entourage — not the aircraft, but the person inside. The newer Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8, though sleek, lacks the anti-missile defenses standard on Air Force One, prompting Secret Service to recommend the older, more secure jet. Trump initially downplayed it as a chance for troops to check out the new plane, but later admitted he’s on every threat list — even acknowledging the Qatari jet’s incomplete security. The White House confirmed the plane will be…
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