Official says Iran plot warning prompted Trump plane swap
The short version
- An unnamed official told NBC News that threat warnings prompted the switch of Trump's aircraft.
- The plane swap was reportedly connected to an alleged Iran-related plot.
- David Crowley won a tightly contested race in Wisconsin, per the same NBC News roundup.
According to an NBC News report, U.S. officials said Donald Trump's plane was secretly swapped after warnings of a possible shoulder-fired missile threat. The change was reportedly linked to an alleged Iran-connected plot targeting Trump. The report was included in NBC News's Morning Rundown, which also noted that David Crowley won a closely contested race in Wisconsin. Details on the specific threat assessment and security response were attributed to an unnamed official cited by NBC News.
Aug 12 11:06 — Published
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01 Warnings of a possible shoulder-fired missile led to Trump’s secret plane swap, official says - NBC News Google News — Trump 02 David Crowley wins tight Wisconsin race and Iran plot led to Trump’s plane swap: Morning Rundown - NBC News Google News — Trump