DOJ refers to Air Force One threat as ‘assassination attempt’ in ballroom appeal
The US Department of Justice has referred to a threat against Air Force One as an 'assassination attempt' in a court filing. The threat was reportedly related to a secret flight change made by former President Trump. US intelligence officials had assessed the threat as not credible, but Trump was still moved to a decoy plane. The incident has raised questions about the decision to switch planes without informing journalists on board.
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- ✓ US intelligence officials assessed the threat to Trump as not credible ahead of the Air Force One switch.
- ✓ The DOJ has referred to the Air Force One threat as an 'assassination attempt' in a court filing.
- ✓ Trump was moved to a decoy plane due to a secret flight change.
What changed
The DOJ's court filing has newly characterized the Air Force One threat as an 'assassination attempt'.
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DOJ calls Air Force One threat 'assassination attempt'
The US Department of Justice has referred to a threat against Air Force One as an 'assassination attempt' in a court filing. The threat was reportedly related to a secret flight change made by former President Trump. US intelligence officials had assessed the threat as not credible, but Trump was still moved to a decoy plane. The incident has raised questions about the decision to switch planes without informing journalists on board.
Why it matters
The incident occurred during Trump's presidency, but the DOJ's recent court filing has brought new attention to the event. The use of a decoy plane and secret flight change has been criticized by some as a potential security risk. The DOJ's characterization of the threat as an 'assassination attempt' suggests a serious concern for Trump's safety.
What is confirmed
- US intelligence officials assessed the threat to Trump as not credible ahead of the Air Force One switch.
- The DOJ has referred to the Air Force One threat as an 'assassination attempt' in a court filing.
- Trump was moved to a decoy plane due to a secret flight change.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump's decoy plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change.
What to watch next
- Further details on the DOJ's investigation into the Air Force One threat.
- The response of Trump's administration to the incident and the DOJ's court filing.
- Any potential consequences for those involved in the secret flight change.
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- The Atlantic — The Flawed Logic of Trump’s Airplane Escape
- Reuters — US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
- CNN — Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane | CNN Politics
- MS NOW — Opinion | Trump's secret plane switcheroo isn't the biggest problem in that story
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — US intel officials assessed threat to Trump was not credible ahead of Air Force One switch: Sources
- The New York Times — How Do You Report on a Presidential Ruse?
- thehill.com — DOJ refers to Air Force One threat as ‘assassination attempt’ in ballroom appeal
- The Washington Post — Trump secretly switched planes. The journalists left aboard say they deserved a warning.
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