- President Trump said he slipped away from Air Force One in Turkey due to a threat, as advisers wanted him on a 'different plane'.
- The switch involved the Republican President being moved between aircraft in a catering truck because of worries over reports of a potential Iranian assassination threat.
- Mr. Trump said on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) the plane he flew on after he secretly took a military flight from Turkey last month was 'at greater risk.'
- Trump told reporters after The Washington Post broke the story, 'I think actually the plane that I flew on was at greater risk,' and added, 'I think it was at greater risk because that would be the plane I think that they would be more likely to go for.'
Former President Trump disclosed that he switched planes while in Turkey due to a credible threat, specifically citing a potential Iranian assassination plot.
The maneuver involved being transported between aircraft in a catering truck, a decision made by his security team.
"I think actually the plane that I flew on was at greater risk," Trump stated, emphasizing his belief that the aircraft he ultimately used was more likely to be targeted.
This revelation came after reports surfaced regarding the security concerns surrounding his travel.
Trump’s comments highlight the ongoing risks faced by high-profile political figures, especially in regions with heightened tensions.
The incident underscores the complexities of presidential security and the measures taken to mitigate potential threats during international travel.
“The switch involved moving Trump between aircraft in a catering truck due to worries over reports of a potential Iranian assassination threat. Trump told reporters after The Washington Post broke the story that the plane he flew on was at greater risk because 'that would be the plane I think that they would be more likely to go for.'”
