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Trump’s Air Force One salute omission sparks 25th Amendment talk

9/8/2026

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Trump Boards AF1

U.S. President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on Labor Day.
The White House Rapid Response X account posted the boarding clip.
Earlier video showed Trump gesturing at a Marine One pilot for about 16 seconds.
He descended stairs, ignored two marines, lowered his head and omitted the salute.
X account Call to Activism called Trump “raging, chaotic, fried,” a “disgusting hot mess” per users.

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Trump Facing 25th Amendment

Legal experts argue the 25th Amendment could be invoked because U.S. President Donald Trump appears unable to fulfill duties.
Constitutional scholars say a commander-in-chief showing uncontrolled temper may pose a national-security concern.
Republican leaders face criticism for remaining silent on the incident, described by some as dereliction of duty.
Commentators claim media treat Trump’s behavior differently than Obama’s or Biden’s, alleging double standards.

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Trump Threatens Ban

President Donald Trump threatened to ban Bombardier aircraft sales in the United States unless the company relocates production to America.
He posted the threat on Truth Social, calling Bombardier “living off American buyers.”
Trump said over 50% of Bombardier’s revenue comes from U.S. customers.
The trade dispute escalated after Canada-U.S. negotiations collapsed on August 21, 2026.
Trump accused Canada of blocking Gulfstream Aerospace, calling the action “completely unjust and unfair.”

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Trump Boards AF1

U.S. President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on Labor Day.
The White House Rapid Response X account posted the boarding clip.
Earlier video showed Trump gesturing at a Marine One pilot for about 16 seconds.
He descended stairs, ignored two marines, lowered his head and omitted the salute.
X account Call to Activism called Trump “raging, chaotic, fried,” a “disgusting hot mess” per users.

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