Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap

After ejecting from the jet, the officer sent a message over his radio saying “Power be to God,” according to Trump who added that it "sounded like something a Muslim would say."

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Jerusalem Post: Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap.

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Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap

Jerusalem Post •published Apr 6, 2026, 1:57 AM UTC •fetched Apr 5, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC