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Trump says he was at 'greater risk' on secret flight than decoy Air Force One
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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In Los Angeles , news is emerging about a secret flight. Details are sparse, but it is known that a decoy plane was used. This decoy plane was carrying high-ranking officials, including the Secretary of State and the Treasury Secretary, when it departed from Turkey last month.
Further information about this event can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles. The situation involved a prominent figure who reportedly felt at risk during this time. More details are available from the source, which may provide additional context and clarification on the events that transpired.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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