Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck: reports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump boarded a flight to Turkey via a catering truck, according to multiple reports citing security concerns.

The move was reportedly necessitated by unspecified threats linked to Iran, though details on the nature or source of these threats were not disclosed. The use of a catering truck—typically reserved for food and beverage logistics—suggested an unconventional approach to airport security protocols.

Aviation and security experts noted that while catering trucks are common at airports, their use for boarding passengers is highly unusual and raised questions about the level of risk assessment in place. The incident occurred as Trump traveled from the United States to Turkey, though neither his representatives nor Turkish authorities provided immediate confirmation or further details.

The reports did not specify whether the security concerns were related to recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East or other factors. Iran has previously been linked to threats against high-profile figures, though no direct connection was established in this case.