https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doj-refers-to-air-force-one-threat-as-assassination-attempt-in-ballroom-appealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doj-refers-to-air-force-one-threat-as-assassination-attempt-in-ballroom-appealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doj-refers-to-air-force-one-threat-as-assassination-attempt-in-ballroom-appeal#u44474Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:01:24 +0000The 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 mattersThe incident occurred during Trump's presidency, but the DOJ's recent court filing has brought new attention to the event. The us