Event Brief
Trump feared radio message from downed airman was trap
Filed: Apr 05, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Trump expressed concerns that a radio message from a downed US airman could be an Iranian trap.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: expressed concerns about a radio message
WHEN: Apr 05, 2026 at 9:57 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: Trump feared the message could be an Iranian trap.
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