Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports
Summary
Donald Trump secretly switched from an older Air Force One to a smaller military plane during his departure from Turkey after an Iranian assassination threat, according to the Washington Post. The episode raised fresh questions about the security of the newly renovated Qatar-donated jet used on the trip to NATO.
Key Points
- Trump reportedly left Turkey on a secret military flight after a credible Iranian threat prompted a security operation.
- The White House had publicly said he was flying on Air Force One, but reporters and staff were misled as part of the decoy plan.
- The newer Qatar-donated Boeing 747 had been refurbished by L3Harris Technologies and is meant as a temporary Air Force One replacement.
- The Pentagon did not immediately comment on the report.
