President Donald Trump stated on September 28, 2026, that he was "surprised" by the decision of British authorities to release five men on bail who were arrested in connection with a potential terrorist attack at a U.K. air base operated by the U.S. military. Trump commented, "I would’ve said don’t let them have bail. … I’m surprised that they released them."
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Trump expresses surprise over release of five men in UK bomb plot investigation
President Trump expressed surprise regarding the release on bail of five men arrested in connection with a potential terrorist plot at a U.K. air base. He indicated that he would have preferred they not be granted bail.
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