Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One, Delaying Trump

An emergency slide deployed on the new Air Force One while the aircraft was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, delaying President Donald Trump's departure to a Republican convention in Dallas, Texas.

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Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One

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The mishap occurred while the Qatari-donated jet was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. It delayed President Trump’s departure to a Republican convention in Dallas.

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NYT 2h ago

Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One

The mishap occurred while the Qatari-donated jet was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. It delayed President Trump’s departure to a Republican convention in Dallas.

CBS 3h ago

Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One

President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.

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