Published July 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET · Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Trump says he tops Iran's kill list after rerouting Air Force One
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Trump addressed assassination concerns after returning to the US on the older Air Force One rather than his new plane, citing Iran security threats. He said he is number one on Iran's kill list.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when The New Republic reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
