Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says

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A credible threat of a shoulder-fired missile targeting Air Force One led the Secret Service to secretly move former President Donald Trump onto an unmarked government jet during his Turkey visit in July 2023. The source confirmed the security measure taken to mitigate the risk on the presidential flight.

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto an unmarked government jet during a trip to Turkey last month, a person briefed on the matter said on Wednesday.