Military Personnel Accidentally Deploy Emergency Slide on Air Force One Before Trump's Dallas Flight
PUBLISHED Sep 10, 2026, 12:42 AM ET
An inflatable emergency evacuation slide accidentally deployed from the front right exit of the newly retrofitted Boeing aircraft serving as Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The malfunction occurred shortly before President Donald Trump was scheduled to board the plane for a flight to Dallas, Texas, where he intended to deliver an address at the Republican midterm convention. Trump remained inside a Marine One helicopter on the tarmac for approximately twenty minutes while military ground crews addressed the unexpected deployment. Workers successfully deflated, detached, and removed the heavy equipment using a pickup truck before departure. When questioned by journalists regarding aircraft safety, Trump expressed full confidence in the jet, stating he would not board if any risks existed. White House officials confirmed that technicians inspected all systems prior to takeoff. The high-profile aircraft, a gift from the Qatari government, has faced continuous public scrutiny since entering service.
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Left: Highlighted potential safety risks and controversy surrounding Qatari aircraft gift. Center: Emphasized the brief departure delay and routine mechanical check explanations. Right: Focused on presidential confidence and minimized significance of mechanical mishap.
Military personnel accidentally triggered emergency slide before the presidential flight. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-boards-qatar-gifted-air-force-one-after-saying-slide-being-checked
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