Trump used catering truck, Air Force One decoy to evade Iran threat: report

President Donald Trump reportedly used a diversionary tactic involving an older Air Force One jet and an airport catering truck to secretly board a smaller U.S. military aircraft during the NATO summit in Turkey. This maneuver was executed due to a credible Iranian threat targeting the president following U.S. strikes on Iranian targets. Trump then flew discreetly to England aboard a modified Boeing 757 before later appearing on the newer Air Force One for his return flight.

• President Trump reportedly used an airport catering truck as cover to board a smaller U.S. military aircraft at the NATO summit in Turkey.
• An older Air Force One jet served as a decoy, with media and staff believing Trump was aboard while he secretly departed on a different plane.
• The operation was a response to a credible Iranian threat against President Trump’s movements.
• Trump flew secretly to RAF Mildenhall in England on a modified Boeing 757 (Air Force C-32A).
• The decoy jet initially appeared on radar without a call sign before taking the ‘AF1’ call sign midflight.
• Trump later appeared before cameras on the legacy Air Force One in the U.K. before boarding the new, Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 for his return to Washington.
• Trump stated that he faces constant threats and is Iran’s ‘Number One’ target.