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Netflix announces documentary on Donald Trump's secret aircraft swap in Turkey

The film explores a July incident where Donald Trump secretly transferred off Air Force One following a NATO summit.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 19:31 UTC1 reports

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Netflix is releasing a documentary titled 'The Decoy Plane' on September 4 detailing a July incident involving Donald Trump.
Following a NATO summit in Turkey, Trump boarded Air Force One before secretly transferring via a catering truck to another aircraft while reporters remained on board.
The film features interviews with press pool members who were instructed by White House staff to lower their window shades during the maneuver.

Netflix announced 'The Decoy Plane,' an 'Instadocs' series release set for September 4.[Variety]
The documentary details a July event in Turkey where Donald Trump boarded Air Force One, then secretly exited onto a catering truck to board a military jet.[Variety]
Journalists on board Air Force One were instructed by White House personnel to lower their window shades under Secret Service orders.[Variety]
Subsequent reporting indicated the deception was conducted in response to Iranian threats against Trump.[Variety]
The project is produced by Words + Pictures with executive producers including Josh Tyrangiel and Connor Schell.[Variety]

Critics argued the maneuver created security risks for journalists and White House personnel left on board the initial plane.[Variety]