Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report
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Donald Trump switched aircraft in Turkey due to a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him and Air Force One. He had arrived in Ankara on a Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 without advanced defenses, and flew home on the older, better-protected Air Force One. The threat emerged during the NATO summit, prompting the plane change to ensure security.
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Credible threat targeted Trump and Air Force One.
Trump arrived in Ankara on the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8.
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Key findings
Trump arrived in Ankara on the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8.
The Guardian- Credible threat targeted Trump and Air Force One.
- Trump's plane lacked advanced defensive systems.
Plain English
Loaded language removed<p>President flew to Ankara onboard Qatari-gifted jet, without advanced defenses, and flew home on old Air Force One</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> switched aircraft before departing <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/turkey">Turkey</a> earlier this month after US officials determined there was a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces…
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Trump arrived in Ankara on the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8.
The GuardianTrump flew home on the older Air Force One.
The Guardian