The elaborate ruse was reportedly designed to deceive journalists and White House staff into believing they were on the same plane as Trump
Aug 11, 2026
09:38 am
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump was reportedly smuggled out of Turkey in a catering truck last month. The incident occurred after an alleged assassination threat from Iranian proxy forces.
According to a report by the Washington Post, the elaborate ruse was designed to deceive journalists and White House staff into believing they were on the same plane as Trump when they departed from Ankara for Britain after the NATO Summit on July 8.
