NYT
Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat
Friday, July 24, 2026
President Trump used an older Air Force One aircraft to depart Turkey following a reported Iranian threat during a NATO summit. The Secret Service recommended the switch to the older plane as a precautionary measure. The decision involved departing from the newer aircraft, which was donated by Qatar.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/us/politics/trump-plane-iran-threat.html
