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

A safety check on the newly outfitted Air Force One—gifted by Qatar, according to reporting—sparked questions at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. While President Donald Trump waited aboard Marine One near the Boeing 747, an emergency slide appeared to deploy from the far side of the aircraft, visible to observers as the president remained in the helicopter. Pool reports suggested what looked like an inflatable extended from the front-right door of the plane, prompting concerns about whether the event disrupted travel plans. Trump later told reporters on the tarmac that crews were checking the slide and ensuring it worked properly. It was unclear whether it would affect which plane he would use next.