President Donald Trump’s departure is reported to be delayed after an emergency inflatable slide is seen deployed from Air Force One, according to multiple outlets. Photos circulated online show the slide deployed as Trump’s trip to the Republican National Midterm Convention in Maryland gets underway.
The reports place the incident at Joint Base Andrews and describe it as unfolding on the runway. The Manchester Evening News says the slide appeared from the right-hand side of the aircraft, adding that this is the opposite side to that traditionally used by the president. The other outlets similarly reference the visual appearance of the deployed slide but do not add further operational details.
Across the coverage, the main points that are consistent are that the inflatable slide deploys from Air Force One and that the president’s travel plans are halted or delayed as a result. None of the included summaries specify the cause of the deployment or report injuries or an investigation. Further official confirmation or clarification is not included in the provided excerpts.
