Reporters crowded around President Trump on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews after an emergency evacuation slide deployed from the new Air Force One briefly delayed his departure for Texas. The president remained aboard Marine One for several minutes while crews worked near the aircraft. When he stepped out, he walked directly toward reporters to address questions about the incident.

Trump stated that personnel were inspecting the equipment to ensure it functioned properly, described the delay as brief and expected to take approximately 15 minutes. Footage captured an inflatable slide extending from the new Air Force One to the ground. After the inspection, crews deflated and removed the slide. The aircraft departed for Dallas without further incident, where President Trump was scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention.