According to Mediaite, President Donald Trump lost his balance while delivering remarks about the January 6 committee when Air Force One experienced turbulence before landing.
The incident occurred during a busy weekend for Trump, who had just finished celebrating his victory at the Golf Club Championship at Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach County, Florida. Between watching airstrikes in Yemen and golfing activities, the president made time to speak with reporters aboard Air Force One approximately fifteen minutes before the aircraft was scheduled to land.
Presidential remarks turn shaky aboard Air Force One
Trump engaged with reporters for about ten minutes, focusing heavily on his criticisms of President Joe Biden's recent actions. He specifically targeted Biden's preemptive pardons for various figures, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and January 6 Committee members. The president claimed these pardons were signed mechanically without Biden's direct involvement.
The conversation then shifted to Trump's perspective on the January 6 committee's handling of evidence. As turbulence began affecting the aircraft, Trump continued his commentary about Nancy Pelosi and the committee's actions. Trump said:
And what they did is they deleted and destroyed all of the information that took them over a year to get. And the reason they did that is because the information was very incriminating about them. Like Nancy Pelosi it was determined conclusively that she knew about 10,000 soldiers and turned it down. And if we used 500 soldiers, you would've had no problem, let alone 10,000.
The president maintained his stance while discussing previous allegations made against him. His remarks addressed claims about his interactions with Secret Service agents, which he firmly denied. Just before returning to his seat, Trump stated:
The young lady that said that I grabbed these powerful, young Secret Service agents by the neck, okay? You know, that was a big hoax. It was a lie. And she admitted it! And they deleted everything. So, you know, what they did is criminal!
Weekend activities preceding the flight
Prior to the Air Force One incident, Trump had been occupied with various engagements at his Florida property. The president's weekend included monitoring military operations in Yemen while also participating in golf-related activities. His victory at the Trump International Golf Club Championship marked what he described as potentially his final tournament at the venue.
The president attended an awards dinner at his golf club before boarding Air Force One. During this time, he shared his achievement on Truth Social, expressing his pride in winning the Golf Club Championship. This victory celebration preceded his eventful flight and subsequent interaction with reporters.
Turbulent conclusion prompts presidential retreat
As the aircraft approached its landing destination, increasing turbulence forced Trump to cut short his remarks to reporters. A pool report documented that the president returned to his seat as the turbulence intensified, bringing an abrupt end to his commentary about the January 6 committee and related matters.
The aircraft's movement caused Trump to momentarily lose his balance while discussing what he described as debunked claims about the January 6 committee. Despite the interruption, he maintained his composure and managed to conclude his remarks before returning to his seat for landing.
Political discourse meets aviation reality
President Donald Trump's impromptu press gaggle aboard Air Force One came to an unexpected conclusion when aircraft turbulence interrupted his remarks about the January 6 committee.
The president had been discussing various topics, including Biden's pardons and January 6 committee actions, when the plane's movement forced him to steady himself and return to his seat.
The incident occurred as Trump was returning from a weekend of activities that included monitoring Yemen airstrikes and celebrating his golf championship victory at Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach County.
