
Trump Confirms Secret Plane Swap Due to Iranian Threat
Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly switched planes after a NATO summit due to a severe assassination threat from Iran, revealing the dramatic security measures taken. Reports indicate he was moved from Air Force One in a food container, with the original plane used as a decoy.
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