President Trump secretly used a military jet to leave Turkey amid threats connected to the Iran conflict, switching planes as part of what officials described as an elaborate security plan to conceal his location.
The plane switch is part of standard security protocols used to protect the president when specific threats are identified, according to officials, who noted such measures are not unprecedented for sitting presidents.
The White House has not disclosed further details about the nature of the threat that prompted the change in travel plans.
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