FAA Reviews Incident Involving President Trump's Marine One and Air Traffic Control at National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating why air traffic was not halted when President Trump's Marine One helicopter departed from the White House. The incident occurred at Washington's Reagan National Airport, where a momentary loss of separation between Marine One and a commercial jet was reported. The FAA confirmed that President Trump was not in danger, and the Marine Corps described the flight as routine. This investigation follows a previous fatal collision at the airport, leading to heightened scrutiny of air traffic protocols.