Published Aug 12, 2026, 10:08 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Speaking to reporters yesterday night, President Donald J. Trump seemingly confirmed reports that he was secretly moved off Air Force One and onto a military plane while returning from the NATO Summit last month in Turkey. Asked why the situation was dangerous enough for him to be transferred to another aircraft but members of his Cabinet, senior officials, and reporters were left on Air Force One, Trump responded: “Well, I don't know. I think actually the plane that I flew on was at greater risk... Because that would be the plane I think that they would be more likely to go for.”

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Speaking to reporters yesterday night, President Donald J. Trump seemingly confirmed reports that he was secretly moved off Air Force One and onto a military plane while returning from the NATO Summit last month in Turkey. Asked why the situation was dangerous enough for him to be transferred to another aircraft but members of his Cabinet, senior officials, and reporters were left on Air Force One, Trump responded: “Well, I don't know. I think actually the plane that I flew on was at greater ris