Emergency Slide Accidentally Deploys on Qatari-gifted Air Force One Before Trump Departure
3 sources across 2 countries · United States · United Kingdom
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- Al-Monitor
- Reuters
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President Donald Trump's flight from Washington to Dallas for the Republican midterm convention was briefly delayed on Wednesday after an emergency slide accidentally deployed on the Qatari-gifted Air Force One. Sources familiar with the matter and military personnel briefed on the event stated that the slide was triggered accidentally by a military aide. Trump remained aboard Marine One for more than 20 minutes while the situation unfolded on the tarmac. During this time, an older Air Force One aircraft parked behind the new jet to serve as a backup.
When questioned by reporters, Trump suggested the deployment may have been an intentional check to ensure everything worked perfectly. When asked if he was confident the plane was safe to fly, Trump replied, "Yeah, I am, or I wouldn't be on it." White House communications director Steven Cheung later released a statement echoing the president's comments, stating the slide was checked out to ensure perfect functionality.
Trump has frequently praised the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8, though he mentioned last week that the aircraft would be sent for security upgrades in October for approximately 60 days. The president began using the jet on July 1 following an accelerated renovation process.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- This outlet highlighted the contrast between the accidental nature of the event and Trump's suggestion that it was intentional, while also noting a previous instance where the president left a country on an alternate plane due to security concerns.
- Centre
- These outlets focused on the factual sequence of the accidental deployment and the subsequent departure.
Sources
- Centre Al-Monitor: Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys
- Centre-left CNN: Emergency slide deploys on Qatari-gifted Air Force One before Trump departs for GOP convention
- Centre Reuters: Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys - Reuters
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