Trump Defends Secret Flight Swap and Use of Air Force One Decoy

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer demanded an immediate briefing on the Secret Service's use of a decoy plane to fly President Trump back from the NATO summit in Turkey due to security threats. Donald Trump subsequently defended the secret flight swap and use of Air Force One as a decoy amidst criticism that staff and reporters were left unaware of threats.

• Schumer formally demanded a briefing from the administration
• Secret Service used a decoy plane for President Trump's return from the Turkey NATO summit due to security threats
• Trump defended a secret flight swap using Air Force One as a decoy.
• The maneuver was executed due to security concerns involving Iran, leaving staff and reporters on the decoy plane.
• Journalists and staff allegedly used as Air Force One decoys.