Anger after Trump’s secret flight swap appears to offer up staff and media as decoys | First Thing
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Donald Trump executed a secret flight swap involving Air Force One, utilizing a passenger-laden decoy aircraft during a security scare while he traveled separately. The maneuver has sparked widespread anger and immediate political fallout.
In response to the tactic, which reportedly exposed staff and media members to potential decoy risks, congressional Democrats have officially demanded a formal briefing to investigate the security protocols and decision-making behind the operation.
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The Guardian World (GB)Highlights anger over staff and media used as decoys, demanding briefings.