Trump’s Plane Diverted Over Mechanical Issue Before Landing In Montana

Forbes Business Breaking Trump’s Plane Diverted Over Mechanical Issue Before Landing In Montana Antonio Pequeño IV Forbes Staff Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more. Following Aug 9, 2024, 07:56pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Former President Donald Trump’s flight to Bozeman, Montana, was interrupted
Trump’s Plane Diverted Over Mechanical Issue Before Landing In Montana

Trump’s Plane Diverted Over Mechanical Issue Before Landing In Montana

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Former President Donald Trump’s flight to Bozeman, Montana, was interrupted by a mechanical issue Friday, according to multiple outlets, forcing the plane to land at an alternate airport ahead of the former president’s rally in the red state.

Key Facts

The Bozeman-bound plane was diverted due to mechanical issues, The Washington Post reported, citing airport staff at Billings Logan International Airport—the alternative landing site for the plane located about 140 miles east of Bozeman.

An unnamed law enforcement source confirmed the mechanical issue to CBS.

Details of the mechanical issue have not been disclosed by Trump’s campaign, which posted a video of the former president announcing his arrival in Montana.

Trump continued his trip to Bozeman on a private jet, according to the Associated Press.

Trump’s rally is slated for 10 p.m. EDT and will likely be used to voice support for Republican Senate nominee Tim Sheehy, who is running against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.

A representative for Trump did not immediately respond to Forbes’ request for comment.

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Key Background

Trump endorsed Sheehy for Senate in February in what has become a crucial race for Republicans as they look to regain control of the Senate. A successful flip of Tester’s seat would mark a significant Republican win and remove Tester from the picture after 18 years as a senator—though his previous races have been tightly contested. Trump, who said earlier this year Sheehy is “the candidate who is currently best-positioned” to defeat Tester, won Montana by 16 points in 2020.

Further Reading

Trump plane heading to Montana rally was diverted but landed safely nearby, airport staff says (AP)

Trump plane diverted ahead of Montana rally (The Washington Post)

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