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Emergency slide sparks questions on Trump’s new Air Force One before president reveals why

TRUMP360 automated newsroom Published September 09, 2026 · 18:58 Updated Sep 09, 20:42 14 sources

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Qatari-gifted Air Force One deploys inflatable slide before departing for GOP convention in Texas
Trump Says Emergency Slide Is Being Checked on Qatar-Gifted Air Force One
Trump Convention Trip Briefly Delayed Due to Air Force One Slide

From the source reporting: Qatari-gifted Air Force One deploys inflatable slide before departing for GOP convention in Texas. Trump Says Emergency Slide Is Being Checked on Qatar-Gifted Air Force One.

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Emergency slide sparks questions on Trump’s new Air Force One before president reveals why

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