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strikeAug 11, 2026

Trump Hid in an Airport Catering Cart Amid Iranian Threat: Report

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Trump Hid in an Airport Catering Cart Amid Iranian Threat: Report President Donald Trump was secretly ferried away from Turkey last month and used a catering truck to covertly transfer him from Air Force One to a smaller plane amid an assassination threat from Iran, The Washington Post reported.

Source: Charisma Madarang — Read the full report

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  • Charisma MadarangBy Charisma Madarang

    Trump Hid in an Airport Catering Cart Amid Iranian Threat: Report President Donald Trump was secretly ferried away from Turkey last month and used a catering truck to covertly transfer him from Air Force One to a smaller plane amid an assassination threat from Iran, The Washingto…

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