Trump secretly left Turkey on military jet; ruse involved smuggling president in catering truck

President Trump was secretly flown out of last month's NATO summit in Turkey on a military jet instead of Air Force One, part of an elaborate ruse that included moving him in a catering container and making it appear as if he were on Air Force One due to a threat from Iran.

Trump secretly left Turkey on military jet; ruse involved smuggling president in catering truck

TL;DR

  • President Trump was secretly flown out of the NATO summit in Turkey.
  • He departed on a military jet instead of Air Force One.
  • An elaborate ruse was used, involving a catering container for transport.
  • The deception aimed to make it appear as if he was on Air Force One.
  • The secret departure was due to a threat from Iran.