'Decoy' Air Force One was protected by US fighter jets, official says
- The U.S. Secret Service used a decoy Air Force One plane, publicly identified as such, during President Trump's departure from Turkey as a standard security measure against a possible threat.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight, while President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled on a separate, secret plane.
- The separation of flights ensured the presidential line of succession was maintained by spreading key officials across the two planes during the NATO summit trip.
- This arrangement was made quickly to protect the president's safety, maintain secure communications, and keep the press unaware.
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Political and press representatives demand explanations for the operation that used them as a decoy without their consent in the face of a potential Iranian attack. More information: Trump was evacuated from Turkey on a secret flight for fear of Iran leaving Air Force One and its passengers as a decoy
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