Trump's Flight Risk: The Real Story Behind the Presidential Plane Switch A bizarre incident has raised questions about the security of the US president when Donald Trump was forced to switch planes mid trip last month due to a "credible threat" from Iranian proxy forces.
According to The New York Times, the threat emerged while Trump was attending the NATO summit in Ankara, and intelligence suggested that Iranian proxy forces were targeting the president himself rather than the aircraft.
The decision to switch planes highlights the security risks associated with relying on foreign gifts, particularly from questionable allies like Qatar.