The move was reportedly prompted by an Iranian assassination threat and was designed to prevent potential attackers from identifying the aircraft actually carrying the US president. Trump said he had followed the instructions of the Secret Service and the military rather than making the decision himself. “Well, it’s only up to Secret Service. However, Trump unexpectedly chose to depart Turkiye aboard an older Air Force One, prompting questions about the reason for the change. The Secret Service and military authorities therefore opted to conceal Trump’s actual travel arrangements, making it more difficult for any potential attacker to identify the aircraft carrying him.