Top Aides and Reporters Flew on Decoy Plane Without President Trump Amid Iranian Threat
In a covert operation, President Trump was secretly moved from Air Force One to a different aircraft during a visit to Turkey, following a credible threat from Iran. The original Air Force One served as a decoy, carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and other top aides, along with the traveling press corps. The operation was executed without informing all passengers of the threat, raising questions about the decision-making process and the safety of those on board. The White House has not disclosed how it determined who would remain on the decoy flight, nor has it provided a complete passenger list.