07.07.2026 13:20
Preparations have accelerated ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump in Ankara for the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government. The presidential convoy, including Trump's armored official vehicle nicknamed "The Beast," has moved to Ankara Airport. Invited to Turkey by President Erdoğan, Trump will be the first US President to officially visit Turkey in 17 years.
Activity has reached its peak in Ankara as part of the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government. The presidential convoy, including the armored official vehicle nicknamed "The Beast" to be used by US President Donald Trump, moved towards Ankara Airport, marking Trump as the first US President to officially visit Turkey in 17 years.
World leaders and their delegations continue to arrive in the capital as Ankara hosts the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government. Security preparations have reached their final stage moments before the arrival of US President Donald Trump, one of the most anticipated figures of the summit.
"THE BEAST" MOVED TO THE AIRPORT
The convoy of official vehicles, including the presidential limousine known as "The Beast" to be used by US President Donald Trump, departed from the front of the hotel where Trump will stay and set off towards Ankara Airport.
Following the landing of Air Force One carrying Trump, it is expected that the US President will get into the armored official vehicle nicknamed "The Beast" at the airport and be taken to his accommodation hotel under extensive security measures.
A FIRST IN 17 YEARS
Donald Trump, who came to Turkey at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be the first US President to officially visit Turkey in 17 years. Trump's visit is seen as one of the most notable diplomatic engagements of the NATO Summit.
ONE OF THE WORLD'S SAFEST OFFICIAL VEHICLES
Weighing approximately 9 tons, the Cadillac One is publicly referred to as "The Beast." Equipped with military-grade armor, bullet and blast-resistant glass, a sealed cabin against chemical attacks, and advanced communication systems, the vehicle is considered among the world's safest official cars.
DIPLOMATIC TRAFFIC PEAKS IN ANKARA
At the summit hosted by the Presidential Complex, many critical topics, including security, defense industry, the Ukraine war, and regional developments, will be addressed. Diplomatic traffic in Ankara is expected to intensify further with Trump's participation.