In the wake of the NATO summit in Turkey, extraordinary new details emerge about a high-stakes Secret Service operation to protect President Trump from a credible Iranian assassination threat. Facing elevated risks, the president was secretly transferred via catering truck to a smaller military aircraft while journalists and White House staff aboard the traditional Air Force One unknowingly served as decoys.
Former Marine and NYPD counterterrorism expert Greg Sanfilippo joins to break down the tactics—decoy planes, false boarding sequences, and operational deception—whether this level of ruse is standard presidential protection, the ethical trade-offs of placing civilians in the dark, and what the episode reveals about the current threat environment involving Iran.
About the Author
Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.
Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.
Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.