Trump plays down Air Force One plane switch as criticism grows over ‘decoy’ passengers – US politics live

President Donald Trump stated that he departed from Air Force One after a trip to Turkey last month because the Secret Service and military requested he use a "different plane" due to a threat. Trump downplayed the threat, asserting it did not frighten him. This incident has drawn criticism, with Democrats calling for a congressional briefing on the matter. The article does not provide further details on the nature of the threat or the specific circumstances of the plane switch beyond the President's explanation.