Helicopter Issue Hits Trump Mid-Trip During Florida Airport Stop [WATCH]

President Donald Trump was forced to switch helicopters on Thursday after a mechanical issue involving a wheel was identified on the aircraft initially prepared for departure.

As The Gateway Pundit reported, the incident occurred at Miami International Airport, where Trump was scheduled to board Marine One en route to his golf club in Doral, Florida.

Trump had departed Washington, D.C. earlier that day for a visit to Florida. According to his schedule, he was to attend a LIV Golf dinner at the Trump National Doral Miami and later travel to his residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.

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Upon arrival at the Miami airport, President Trump was seen on the tarmac wearing his signature red hat. After the issue with the helicopter was identified, he was escorted to a second helicopter to continue his travel plans without delay.

Video footage captured the moment Trump walked across the runway and boarded the alternative aircraft.

One of the presidential helicopters–Marine One–had a flat tire on the tarmac in Miami so President Trump, in a red hat, switched helicopters for the flight to his Doral golf course for LIV golf event. The disabled helicopter remains on the tarmac for now. pic.twitter.com/8MqHN61hej

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) April 3, 2025

President Trump just switched helicopters at Miami International Airport after it appears there was a flat tire on Marine One. pic.twitter.com/y3hAMvBJdZ

— Caleb Parke (@calebparke) April 3, 2025

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This incident adds to a string of aviation-related scares involving President Trump’s travel arrangements.

In March 2022, President Trump’s private jet was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from New Orleans. The plane had been in the air for only a short period when one of its four engines failed.

Trump had been returning from a donor retreat hosted by the Republican National Committee. The pilot safely turned the aircraft around and landed without further incident.

Another emergency landing involving Trump’s travel occurred in the summer of 2023, just weeks after the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.

While en route, Trump’s plane was diverted to Billings, Montana due to an unspecified mechanical issue. No injuries were reported during that incident.

Thursday’s helicopter switch did not cause any delays in Trump’s schedule. He proceeded to attend the planned LIV Golf dinner at Doral and was later expected to arrive at Mar-a-Lago for the remainder of the evening.

The Secret Service has not released any further information regarding the mechanical issue with the helicopter. No injuries or threats were reported in connection with Thursday’s aircraft change.

President Trump has maintained a full travel schedule amid ongoing political activity and public events, frequently making use of private aircraft and helicopters for rapid transit between engagements.

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