Democrat criticizes Trump's Air Force One switch as 'despicable incident of disrespect'

"Shocking Lack of Transparency: Sen. Chris Coons Slams Trump Over Secret Plane Swap" In a scathing critique, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) has taken aim at President Trump, questioning the secrecy surrounding the president's departure from the NATO summit in Turkey last month. During an interview on "CNN News Central," Coons expressed his concerns over the sudden swap of planes, which saw Trump fly out of the country on a separate jet from the one he initially boarded. The move has sparked widespread speculation and raised questions about the motivations behind such a drastic change in plans. As Trump's administration continues to face scrutiny over its handling of sensitive information, Coons' comments are likely to fuel further debate about the president's commitment to transparency.

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Thursday laid into President Trump for last month’s secret plane swap, when the president flew out of Turkey via a separate jet from the original one he boarded. During an interview on “CNN News Central,” Coons said news reporters and Cabinet officials accompanying Trump at the July NATO summit in...