You saw the initial report: President Trump left Turkey on a secret flight after attending a NATO summit. There was a credible assassination threat from the Iranians, which led to these measures. AdvertisementIt’s what Scott Jennings nailed on CNN, noting that it was unusual because it sounds like this was a very serious threat to Trump’s safety. The administration has claimed that Trump departed Turkey on July 8 on the former Air Force One. That made Air Force One a “decoy” with media and some White House staff aboard, the official said.