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Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The details of this event were reported by The Washington Post, citing various sources familiar with the operation.
A recent report has shed light on President Donald Trump's departure from a NATO summit in Turkey. The president used a different military aircraft to leave the country, while the White House made it seem like he was on Air Force One. This operation was reportedly carried out due to a threat from Iran.
Some journalists and White House staff members were unaware of the switch and believed they were traveling with the president. The details of this event were reported by The Washington Post, citing various sources familiar with the operation. Further information on this incident can be found through The Washington Post's report, which provides more insight into the circumstances surrounding the president's departure from Turkey.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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