NewsUS NewsDonald TrumpPictures show the emergency slide deployed ahead of President Donald Trump's trip to the Republican National Midterm Convention in Maryland19:41, 09 Sep 2026Updated 20:09, 09 Sep 2026Donald Trump's journey to the Republican Midterm Convention stalled as his new controversial Air Force One deployed its emergency plane slide.‌"They were doing a check on the slide. I think it takes 15 minutes," Trump told reporters after exiting his Marine One helicopter to board the next flight. "They wanted to make sure it’s going to work perfectly."‌Photos from the scene taken by reporters show the plane stalled on the runway, with many wondering what was happening, especially given a recent incident where the President was smuggled off Air Force One in a catering container before switching planes to a military jet.‌The highly unusual move last month followed a credible assassination threat from Iran.After the latest development, one journalist posted a photo, writing: "Something weird is going on with Trump's departure. Marine One landed over 10 minutes ago and someone closed the shade but no one exited yet."‌Trump was asked: "Are you sure the plane is safe to fly?" The President replied: "Yeah. I am.. or I wouldn't be on it."After speaking with the press for a prolonged period as the slide was being dealt with, the president boarded the craft as the cameras were still rolling.Article continues belowTrump had remained inside Marine One well after it touched down, with the door of the helicopter closed, according to multiple reports.As the helicopter rolled to a stop, the older blue-and-white Air Force One was moved out of its hangar and into position a few hundred yards behind the Qatari-gifted jet, then lowered its front and rear steps.Minutes later, the new plane had its inflatable emergency slide unfurled from the front door on the right-hand side, opposite the left-hand door the president normally uses to board.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Air Force OneDonald TrumpBreaking News