The White House, however, insisted on Wednesday that the president was never in danger. US authorities are investigating whether a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump came too close to a commercial passenger jet over Washington this week, though the White House said on Wednesday that the president was never in danger.US President Donald Trump waves before boarding Air Force One at Harry Reid International Airport on August 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images via AFP)According to a New York Times report citing two people familiar with the matter, Marine One flew within less than a mile of a passenger aircraft above the US capital on Tuesday after what was described as garbled communication with air traffic controllers.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the incident.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.