{
  "id": 608812,
  "title": "Trump smuggled off Air Force One in secret Iran threat escape",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/trump-smuggled-off-air-force-one-in-secret-iran-threat-escape",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T22:43:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1509201/trump-smuggled-air-force-one-secret-iran-threat-escape"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a covert operation that has raised concerns about US security practices, Donald Trump was reportedly smuggled off Air Force One in a catering truck before the plane departed from Turkey on July 8, 2023. This covert maneuver came in response to a potential Iranian threat, as reported by The Washington Post. The operation involved Trump exiting the presidential plane while it was on the ground in Turkey, and stepping into a cargo container on a smaller US Air Force aircraft positioned nearby. This covert move was made to prevent an assassination attempt from Iran, which is at war with the United States. About a dozen journalists, unaware of the switch, flew out of Turkey on Air Force One, putting them at risk. The incident has sparked outrage among some media personnel, who felt deceived and lacked communication from the White House. The White House has yet to comment directly on the alleged plane swap.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: A secret operation that reportedly smuggled Donald Trump off Air Force One in a catering truck before the plane departed carrying journalists and top aides at apparent risk of an Iranian strike has raised questions over US security practices.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump secretly exited Air Force One in Turkey on July 8, 2023",
    "Operated in response to potential Iranian threat",
    "Journalists unaware of covert switch on plane"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trumps-dramatic-plane-swap-hints-at-personal-stakes-of-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-08-12T00:14:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump confirms switching planes in Turkey due to threat: 'I go by Secret Service, military'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trump-confirms-switching-planes-in-turkey-due-to-threat-i-go-by",
        "published": "2026-08-12T01:33:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Donald Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions, confusion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/donald-trumps-secret-plane-swap-triggers-questions-confusion",
        "published": "2026-08-12T02:24:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Trump’s dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trumps-dramatic-plane-swap-hints-at-personal-stakes-of-iran-war-670274",
        "published": "2026-08-12T13:30:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}