Trump Says Secret Service Wanted Him Off Air Force One Due to Threat
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The Story
President Trump stated that the Secret Service and military wanted him to leave Air Force One in Turkey last month due to a threat. He described the situation as a subterfuge where he was taken in a catering container to sneak onto another plane, while Air Force One was sent into the sky as a decoy. Trump insisted the threat did not scare him and downplayed the extraordinary nature of the security measures. New details indicate the Secret Service wanted him on a different plane. The president defended the safety of Air Force One with its staff. The incident occurred after a trip last month in Turkey.
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What they agree on
- President Trump said the Secret Service and military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey.
- The reason cited for leaving Air Force One was a threat.
- Trump stated he was taken onto a different plane.
- Trump downplayed the threat and the security measures.
Where they split
- CBS News includes new details on the Secret Service wanting Trump on a 'different plane'.
- PBS NewsHour emphasizes Trump's method of sneaking onto the other plane via a catering container.
- Newsmax and AP News focus on the headline statement of the Secret Service wanting Trump off Air Force One due to a threat.