Politics
Trump's Secret Departure from Turkey Amid Security Concerns
President Trump secretly left the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, using an alternate military aircraft due to security concerns involving Iran. The move was part of a ruse to avoid potential threats against his life.
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The Hill
In today's issue: ▪ Republicans to choose Graham replacement ▪ Trump rolls back vaccine guidance ▪ Blanche sworn in as attorney general ▪ Record heat in contiguous U.S. President Trump engaged in an elaborate ruse last month as he faced a threat against his life from Iran, leaving a summit in Turkey
2026-08-11 11:40 UTC
The Hill
President Trump secretly departed the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, last month using an alternate military aircraft amid security concerns involving Iran. Trump boarded the old Air Force One jet before he was secretly shuttled to a smaller Air Force C-32A plane while inside a catering truck typical
2026-08-11 11:54 UTC