'I go by Secret Service, military': Trump confirms switching planes in Turkey over Iran threat
Former US President Donald Trump confirmed he was secretly transferred to a different aircraft while leaving Turkey due to an alleged Iranian assassination threat. Reports suggest Israeli intelligence warned of a potential missile attack, prompting the Secret Service to move him to a smaller military plane.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran and underscores the extreme security measures required for high-profile political figures.
US president Donald Trump has acknowledged that he was moved to a different aircraft while leaving Ankara last month, saying he followed instructions from the Secret Service and military after being told the plane he had initially boarded would face a “greater risk”."I go by Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane... I do what they say... I guess there was a threat out there. I didn't really ask too much about it. I get a lot of threats," the US president said."I think actually the plane that I flew on was at greater risk!
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