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Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Will Weissert, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this unusual trip are available from KPRC 2, including the president's comments about the security measures taken to ensure his safety.
In a unique security measure, President Donald Trump took a secret trip after a NATO summit in Turkey. The details of this trip are notable for their elaborate nature. The president's security team took steps to protect him from potential threats, including using a decoy plane.
Air Force One was used as a diversion, flying with White House officials and reporters on board while the president traveled separately. Further details about this unusual trip are available from KPRC 2, including the president's comments about the security measures taken to ensure his safety.
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Category: parks Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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