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Man who carried Clinton nuclear 'football' reveals what 'scares the hell out of me' about Air Force One story
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Patterson, who served as a military aide carrying the nuclear football for President Bill Clinton, said he suspects a person in a high-ranking position leaked information about President Donald Trump's Air Force One swap. Patterson did not identify the suspected leaker or provide evidence supporting the suspicion. Air Force One swap details were previously reported by media outlets in 2025.
