President Trump left the NATO summit in Turkey earlier this month aboard an older Air Force One jet instead of the newer Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, U.S. officials told CBS News. The decision came after U.S. intelligence detected a credible plot by Iran and allied proxy groups to fire a missile at the president's plane.

Trump initially flew to Ankara, Turkey, on the new $400 million Air Force One, which the U.S. accepted from Qatar last year and retrofitted for presidential use. However, he flew from Ankara to the United Kingdom on the older plane before switching back to the newer aircraft for the remainder of his trip to the United States.

The swap raised concerns about the security of the new plane. Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that the older Air Force One jets are equipped with laser technology designed to blind incoming missiles and employ diversion tactics to misdirect munitions.

At the time, CBS News reported that the Secret Service suggested using the older plane as a precaution amid escalating tensions with Iran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, "The new Air Force One is perfectly safe for the President's travels, but will receive additional upgrades and enhancements in the fall which will take approximately one month to complete. During that time, the President will fly on the old Air Force One."

The initial news of threats from Iranian proxies was first reported by The New York Times. As the conflict with Iran intensifies, President Trump has acknowledged potential threats to his safety, including a recent post on Truth Social mentioning 1,000 missiles.

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