Leaks: Trump secretly switched planes over Iran threat, left journalists on original as decoy

Published Aug 13, 09:00 AM UTC

New leaks reveal that during a NATO summit in Turkey last month, former President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternative plane due to a credible Iranian threat. While Trump brought his closest aides on the safe flight, numerous journalists and cabinet members were left on the original plane without being informed, effectively using them as a potential decoy. The article, featuring an interview with press critic Margaret Sullivan, highlights Trump's contempt for the media and the challenges journalists face in confronting authoritarianism. The incident has drawn sharp criticism for its dereliction of duty and disregard for press safety.