Qatari-gifted Air Force One deploys inflatable slide before departing for GOP convention in Texas
An emergency slide deployed before takeoff, and crews spent about 15 minutes checking the Qatari-gifted jet before Trump boarded.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump's flight to Dallas for the Republican Party's midterm convention was delayed at Joint Base Andrews after an inflatable emergency slide deployed from his Qatari-gift Air Force One before he boarded.
- Security concerns have previously surrounded the Boeing jet, which was a gift from Qatar earlier this year; an older Air Force One arrived at the base to serve as a backup.
- Trump remained on Marine One for about 20 minutes during the inspection, telling reporters, "They were doing a check on the slide, you know?" and noting crews wanted to "make sure everything works perfectly."
- Crews eventually deflated and removed the deployed slide; Trump boarded shortly after, and Air Force One took off for Texas once the equipment was cleared.
- Asked by reporters if the Qatari-gifted jet was safe for travel, the president expressed no doubt: "Yeah, I am, or I wouldn't be on it," Trump said before departing.
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Trump dismisses emergency slide error on Air Force One
US President Donald Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One was delayed on the tarmac on Wednesday after an emergency inflatable slide accidentally deployed, raising fresh questions over the safety of the jet. Trump, who was preparing to travel to a Republican Party convention in Dallas from Joint Base Andrews, had to wait in his helicopter before being able to board the plane following the incident. The 80-year-old then told reporters that inspecto…
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Trump's Air Force One emergency slide deploys, delays trip to GOP soiree in Texas
US President Trump experienced a brief delay before his Texas trip due to an emergency slide deployment. Air Force personnel attended to the new Air Force One plane at Joint Base Andrews. The president stated the slide was being tested to ensure perfect functionality. He boarded the aircraft after the crew completed their work and it departed. The plane later landed safely in Dallas for his scheduled speech.
<p>Due to an accidental mistake by the military, Trump was stuck aboard Air Force One before takeoff At Andrews Base, the military accidentally deployed the Air Force One emergency ladder. After a 20-minute delay, Trump flew to Dallas.</p>
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