# Trump says decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ during secret flight change

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 07:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/trump-says-his-decoy-plane-faced-greater-risk-in-secret-flight-change?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump said the decoy aircraft involved in a secret change to his flight plans faced a “greater risk.” Air Force One was still carrying journalists and senior aides during the change. Those people remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike. His account highlighted the security danger surrounding the flight arrangement.

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