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PoliticsTrump says advisers wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat

President Donald Trump said advisers wanted him to avoid leaving Turkey aboard Air Force One because of a threat. His comments confirmed a report first published by The Washington Post. That account said Trump hid in an airport catering container to move onto another aircraft, while Air Force One took off from Turkey as a decoy. The episode was presented as a covert aircraft switch prompted by security concerns.

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TThe Associated Press 2026-08-12 04:00