Trump hid in catering cart for secret flight from Turkey amid Iran threat: reports
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- Donald Trump reportedly used an elaborate ruse to depart Turkey on a secret military flight, avoiding a potential Iranian assassination threat.
- The operation involved hiding the president in an airport catering cart to transfer him from Air Force One to a smaller plane.
- This extraordinary measure was taken while Trump was in Ankara for a NATO summit, according to reports.
An extraordinary security ruse involving a catering cart reportedly transported Donald Trump from Turkey last month, circumventing an alleged Iranian assassination threat. The former president was said to have secretly boarded a smaller military plane instead of Air Force One after a NATO summit in Ankara.
The Washington Post and The New York Times reported that the White House initially stated Trump was flying aboard Air Force One. However, a US official told the Post that the president was instead shuttled to a different aircraft using a catering truck, a vehicle typically used for loading meals and supplies.
This elaborate operation aimed to ensure Trump's safety amid heightened concerns over an Iranian threat. The details emerged following his departure from Turkey, where he had been attending a summit with world leaders.
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Originally published by The Guardian in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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