TIMELINE: Trump's elaborate covert exit from Turkey amid Iranian threat
Summary
President Donald Trump left a NATO summit in Turkey secretly due to threats from Iran. Instead of using his usual Air Force One planes, he flew out on a small military jet hidden inside a catering truck to avoid detection.Key Facts
- President Trump faced threats from Iran targeting him personally.
- He attended a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in early July 2026.
- After the summit, he left Turkey secretly using a smaller military plane, the Air Force C-32A.
- This secret departure was hidden from the press and some White House officials.
- The usual Air Force One planes, including a new one gifted by Qatar, were not used for his exit.
- The new Qatar-gifted Air Force One left Turkey without President Trump onboard.
- Trump said the Secret Service and military made the decision for the covert flight due to higher risks.
- The secret exit took place shortly after U.S.-Iran ceasefire efforts collapsed and attacks resumed.
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