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Trump explains emergency slide on Air Force One
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In Short: President Donald Trump clarified that an emergency slide deployment on the Qatari-gifted Air Force One was a safety check, not an emergency.
Emergency slide deployment on Air Force One raised questions at Joint Base Andrews before President Donald Trump explained it was part of a safety check.
According to Fox News, the White House print pool first spotted the inflatable emergency slide deployed from the right-side front door of the aircraft.
Trump later emerged from the helicopter and stated that the equipment had been tested to ensure it was working properly, indicating no emergency had occurred.
The older white-and-blue Air Force One was seen moving out of its hangar, suggesting it might be used for the president's next flight, though it was unclear if the safety check would affect this decision.
What's still developing
- President Donald Trump said the slide was being checked to "make sure everything works perfectly" after reporters asked if there was an emergency.
- The door of Marine One remained closed as of 2:19 p.m., according to the pool, fueling questions about whether the unexpected slide deployment had disrupted the president’s travel plans.
- The door is opposite the entrance Trump typically uses to board the plane.
Sources
- Fox Newslink