The President has addressed speculation about the dangers of flying home from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, amid Iranian threats.
According to reports, the President will not be flying home on the new Air Force One, citing that the aircraft is being sent to one of the big bases in Europe to be shown to the people.
The aircraft will stop at a couple of bases, including one in particular, so the soldiers can see it, because it is truly magnificent, the President said.
The new aircraft is being sent to Mildenhall Air Force Base in the United Kingdom to honor U.S. troops, the President explained in a recent post, adding that it would be a chance for them to tour the aircraft.
The President was pressed during a news conference about speculation that he was leaving Turkey on the older presidential aircraft due to possible threats from Iran.
He stated that he is "No. 1 on the kill list for Iran," and emphasized that he really cares about the threats or danger, as he is doing his job, the President said.
The President has frequently addressed the danger of being the leader of the free world, noting that the mortality rate is "5.2%" for U.S. presidents, and compared it to other high-risk professions, such as a race car driver or a bull rider.
The President added that he "really care" about the threats or danger, and that he is not deterred by the risks, as he is doing his job and has a responsibility to the American people.
