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Trump Jokes About Turbulent Flight Amid Ongoing Shutdown

11/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump experienced turbulence aboard Air Force One on October 30, 2025, returning from a five-day Asia tour.
He joked about the rough flight and his on-camera appearance.
He had recently met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Xi Jinping and Trump agreed to lower tariffs on Chinese exports.
Back at the White House, the U.S. president addressed the shutdown begun October 1, 2025, now at 31 days.

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U.S. President Donald Trump experienced turbulence aboard Air Force One on October 30, 2025, returning from a five-day Asia tour.
He joked about the rough flight and his on-camera appearance.
He had recently met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Xi Jinping and Trump agreed to lower tariffs on Chinese exports.
Back at the White House, the U.S. president addressed the shutdown begun October 1, 2025, now at 31 days.