# Trump says decoy plane took on greater risk during secret flight switch

Former President Trump said his decoy aircraft faced increased danger after a last-minute, undisclosed change to his flight plans. He made the remarks while discussing security precautions taken for his travels. The statement highlights ongoing concerns about threats and the protective measures around high-profile political figures.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/trump-says-his-decoy-plane-faced-greater-risk-in-secret-flight-change?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:31:15 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/12/trump-catering-cart-iran-threat) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:27 GMT