Fact Check: Donald Trump switched planes in Turkey due to a perceived assassination threat relayed by Israel, de...

Claim: Donald Trump switched planes in Turkey due to a perceived assassination threat relayed by Israel, despite the CIA's doubts about the threat's validity.

Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)

Explanation: According to the Washington Post, Donald Trump switched planes in Turkey due to an assassination threat relayed by Israel, which was perceived as credible enough to warrant the switch. The BBC confirms that Trump himself acknowledged the plane switch after the NATO summit due to a possible threat. The Times of Israel reports that the CIA had 'low confidence' in the validity of the threat, indicating skepticism about the intelligence provided by Israel. These sources collectively support the clai...