- Trump boarded Air Force One in Ankara, Turkey.
- He was taken off Air Force One via a catering container on the opposite side from journalists.
- Reporters were told to keep window blinds closed during the flight.
- Trump flew from Mildenhall to the US on a military plane.
- When asked why, he cited threats 'all the time' and being Iran's 'number one' target.
- A small group of top government officials were involved in the plan, including General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and the defence secretary.
Donald Trump left the NATO summit in Ankara under unusual circumstances, reportedly due to a credible threat from Iran. Senior officials disclosed that he was moved from Air Force One to a C-32A military plane via a catering container, a maneuver designed for his safety.
The Washington Post and New York Times reported that the decision to switch planes was made after Trump received a briefing on the threat to his life. A small group of top officials, including General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, were involved in the operation.
Upon arrival in the UK, Trump was covertly transferred back to the older version of Air Force One, which had been used as a decoy during the flight. Reporters accompanying him were instructed to keep their window blinds closed to maintain secrecy. When questioned about the threats he faces, Trump remarked, "I have threats against me all the time" and acknowledged that he is Iran's "number one" target.
This incident highlights the heightened security measures surrounding the former president, particularly in light of international tensions.
“The New York Times and Washington Post reported that Trump was taken off Air Force One via a catering container on the opposite side from journalists, who were told to keep window blinds closed. A small group of top officials, including General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and the defence secretary, were involved in the plan.”
