Published August 12, 2026 at 4:46 AM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Trump on Secret Flight out of Turkey: I Do What Secret Service Says
6 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NPR. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump said the Secret Service directed him to switch planes during a stop in Turkey due to a reported security threat. He stated that he follows the Secret Service's safety recommendations.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 11 hr ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from Breitbart.
