Trump appears to berate Marine One pilots during White House landing
Video shows Donald Trump angrily addressing the pilots of Marine One as the helicopter touched down at the White House after a weekend in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Footage from a recent White House landing shows Donald Trump delivering a heated tirade to the Marine One pilots after returning from his Bedminster, New Jersey, country club. While the first ten seconds of his speech were not visible, lip-reader Nicola Hickling was able to discern the later portion of the outburst. Body-language expert Judi James observed that Trump’s hand movements and failure to salute the marines suggested a mood of irritation and preoccupation.
The former president also appeared to ignore the two marines who saluted him, deviating from standard protocol. The article references earlier instances when former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush faced similar saluting challenges while holding items. A U.S. Navy manual cited in the piece notes that saluting is a key military courtesy but may be omitted when both hands are occupied.
Why it matters
The episode highlights presidential conduct and protocol during official travel, drawing public attention to leadership demeanor.
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