Trump says Secret Service and military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey

Former President Donald Trump told reporters after returning from a campaign event in Ohio that he was instructed to change flights because of a threat. “They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane,” he said, adding that he didn’t ask too many questions about the warning. The former president, who has been the target of frequent threats, noted that he receives a large number of them on a regular basis.

The Ohio event was a Republican fundraiser, and security officials had identified a credible threat that prompted the flight change. Trump’s brief comments suggest the decision was made by the event’s security team rather than by the former president himself. He emphasized that he was not deeply involved in the details of the threat assessment, indicating that the matter was handled by the relevant authorities.

The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Trump, who remains a high‑profile figure in American politics. While the specifics of the threat were not disclosed, the need for a flight alteration underscores the seriousness with which such warnings are treated by security personnel.