On July 25, 2026, investigative reporter Eric Lipton reported that President Trump switched aircraft while departing from Turkey earlier in the month. This change was made in response to a credible threat indicating that Iranian proxies were targeting a new Air Force One. The aircraft in question, a Qatari Boeing 747, reportedly lacked essential security modifications.
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President Trump Changes Aircraft Due to Security Concerns
President Trump changed aircraft while leaving Turkey earlier this month due to a credible threat from Iranian proxies targeting a new Air Force One. The aircraft, a Qatari Boeing 747, was noted to be missing key security modifications.
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President Trump Changes Aircraft Due to Security Concerns