Military personnel accidentally triggered Air Force One emergency slide ahead of Trump’s flight to Dallas
The incident occurred on the Qatari-donated jet as President Donald Trump was about to fly to Dallas for the GOP midterm convention.
- Why it matters
- The incident occurred on a presidential aircraft during an active operation, requiring verification that the plane remained safe for flight and carrying the president.
- Most affected
- President Trump — Departure to Dallas delayed pending safety verification of the aircraft.
- Likely next
- Whether the Air Force issues a formal statement about what triggered the slide and any maintenance performed before the flight departed.
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