Trump admits top target, switches planes after NATO summit

MGR Online•International•18d ago

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US President Donald Trump switched to an older Air Force One for his return flight from Turkey to the US, citing security concerns after admitting he is Iran's top target.

•President Trump unexpectedly left a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, flying back to the US on an older blue Air Force One.
•He abandoned a "gift plane" from Qatar, a red Air Force One, at an English airbase following advice from US Secret Service agents.
•Trump confirmed he is Iran's primary target, stating he is "number 1 on the kill list from Iran."
•The decision to switch planes was made due to security concerns and threats from Iran, although no specific threat was identified.

Overview

•On July 8, President Donald Trump departed from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
•Donald Trump returned to the United States on an older blue Air Force One aircraft.
•President Trump left a red "gift plane" from Qatar at an English airbase, RAF Mildenhall.
•The change in aircraft was made due to advice from US Secret Service agents concerned about threats from Iran.
•Donald Trump confirmed, "I am number 1 on the kill list from Iran."
•The decision occurred amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
•The red Air Force One used temporarily was a gift from Qatar and had undergone modifications.
•The purchase of two new Boeing 747-8s, costing $3.9 billion, was signed by Donald Trump in 2018, with delivery expected around mid-2028.

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Key Quotes

Donald Trump

"I am number 1 on the kill list from Iran"

ผมเป็นเบอร์ 1 ของบัญชีสั่งฆ่าจากอิหร่าน

Donald Trump

"I don't know, I can't tell you but I am truly unfazed by it."

ผมไม่รู้สิ ผมไม่สามารถบอกพวกคุณได้แต่ผมไม่ยี่หระต่อมันจริงๆ

Key Entities

Person

Trump(ทรัมป์)ℹ️

The US President who switched planes due to security concerns.

Khamenei(คาเมเนอี)ℹ️

The figure from Tehran who reportedly placed Trump on a 'kill list'.

Place

Qatar(กาตาร์)ℹ️

The country that gifted a red Air Force One to the US.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

The country from which President Trump stated he is a primary target.

Turkey(ตุรกี)ℹ️

The country where the NATO summit was held and from which President Trump departed.

RAF Mildenhallℹ️

The British airbase where the 'gift plane' from Qatar was diverted.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

The strategic waterway mentioned in the context of renewed conflict between the US and Iran.

Law

Air Force One(แอร์ฟอร์ซวัน)ℹ️

The official aircraft of the President of the United States.

Boeing 747-8s(โบอิ้ง 747-8s)ℹ️

The model of new Air Force One aircraft on order for the US government.

Organization

US Secret Service(ตำรวจลับสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The agency that advised President Trump to switch planes due to security concerns.

Truth Socialℹ️

The social media platform where President Trump made a public statement about his travel plans.

L3Harris Technologiesℹ️

The company that modified the Qatari gift plane for temporary use.

The Hill(เดอะฮิลล์)ℹ️

The US newspaper that reported on the background of President Trump's decision to switch planes.

New York Times(นิวยอร์กไทม์ส)ℹ️

The newspaper cited in the article regarding the renewed conflict between the US and Iran.