Key facts
- President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month, bypassing a newly renovated jet.
- The decision was prompted by an Iranian threat amid escalating hostilities.
- Trump was reportedly shuttled by an airport catering truck to a smaller Air Force C-32A after boarding an older Air Force One.
- The C-32A flew to Britain, arriving before the older Air Force One.
- The White House confirmed that security protocols are in place to address threats against the president.
Prompted by an Iranian threat, U.S. President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month, bypassing a newly renovated jet that had been donated by Qatar. The Washington Post reported that Trump unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing Ankara, a move that raised questions about the newer plane's security.
The trip to the NATO summit, which was the first international travel for the newly renovated jet, occurred as hostilities escalated with Iran. After boarding the older Air Force One in front of cameras, Trump was reportedly shuttled by an airport catering truck to a smaller Air Force C-32A. This smaller plane then flew to Britain, arriving before the older Air Force One and the accompanying media.