The New York Times, citing multiple sources, reports U.S. officials concluded
this month that credible intelligence indicated an Iranian proxy was targeting
President Trump and the aircraft he was aboard. Trump had arrived at the NATO
summit in Turkey on a Qatar-donated new Boeing 747-8 that reportedly lacks the
same level of advanced defensive systems as the older Air Force One. After
receiving the threat intelligence, the Secret Service advised switching
aircraft; Trump then departed on the older Air Force One. The previously
undisclosed threat details explain the rapid decision and underscore concerns
about the security of the Qatar-donated jet; Trump has pushed for rapid
modifications to commission the aircraft.