President Donald Trump was accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a C-32A aircraft after secretly boarding it with aides, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent returned on Air Force One from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump confirmed the change in flight plans, stating it was based on recommendations from the Secret Service and military for safety reasons. He expressed indifference towards threats against him, asserting that only significant presidents face such risks. A senior Trump administration official noted that the decoy plane was protected by U.S. fighter jets during its return. Reports indicate that similar deception operations have occurred in the past without public disclosure, including one involving former President Bill Clinton in 2000.
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Trump Uses Decoy Plane for Security During NATO Summit Return
President Donald Trump utilized a decoy plane for security during his return from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. He was joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while other Cabinet members returned on Air Force One. Trump confirmed the decision was made for safety reasons based on recommendations from security officials.
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Trump Uses Decoy Plane for Security During NATO Summit Return