- Trump reportedly boarded the old Air Force One jet in view of television cameras.
- He was then secretly shuttled minutes later to a smaller plane via an airport catering truck.
- Democrats have called for a congressional briefing after a charade in which Donald Trump was secretly than the one the public and press believed he was travelling on.
- Steven Cash, former CIA officer, commented on the apparent decoy strategy, stating, "It appears that the idea was we can reduce the danger to President Trump by offering up 100 or so people to be killed by the Iranians in his place."
Anger is escalating among Democrats after revelations that President Donald Trump secretly swapped flights, allegedly using staff and media as decoys during a credible threat from Iran.13
Reports indicate that when US intelligence identified a potential assassination plot against Trump last month, he left Air Force One in a catering truck, while over a hundred aides, officials, and reporters remained unaware of the danger they faced.
“It appears that the idea was we can reduce the danger to President Trump by offering up 100 or so people to be killed by the Iranians in his place,” stated Steven Cash, a former CIA officer and current executive director of the non-profit Steady State.4
The incident has prompted calls for a congressional briefing, as the implications of such a decision raise serious safety concerns for those involved.
The Guardian reported that footage from the day shows Trump boarding the old Air Force One jet in view of cameras, only to be secretly shuttled to a smaller plane shortly thereafter.2
This charade has left many questioning the administration's handling of security protocols and the safety of those traveling with the president.
“The Guardian's footage analysis shows Trump boarded the old Air Force One in view of cameras, then was secretly shuttled to a smaller plane via a catering truck. Steven Cash, a former CIA officer, said the apparent decoy strategy aimed to reduce danger to Trump by offering up 100 or so people to be killed by Iranians in his place.”
The Guardian
