Sources: Trump switched planes after
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Sources: Trump switched planes after security warning

When Donald Trump returned home from the NATO summit in Ankara, he flew on an older Air Force One plane and not the luxury plane - a gift from Qatar - that he had brought.

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According to The New York Times, citing sources close to the president, it was the Secret Service that advised the president to change his plans.

The change was reportedly a precautionary measure against a potential threat from Iran, the newspaper writes. However, the White House has downplayed the significance of the plane change and says the luxury plane was to be displayed at a British military base. Later, at a press conference, Trump said that when it comes to Iran, he is "number one on the kill list."

The plane that Trump received as a gift from Qatar - a Boeing 747-400 - is said to have been renovated for around 3.8 billion kronor. The gift has raised ethical and safety concerns.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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