Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) found himself in a rather unusual situation during a flight in an unexpected turn of events. On a calm afternoon, the plane known as Trump Force Two, operated by Eastern Air, had to make an emergency landing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cause? A malfunction with one of the aircraft’s doors.
Shortly after takeoff, diligent pilots noticed the issue and made the prudent decision to return to Milwaukee, touching down safely at around 1:30 p.m. This swift action ensured the safety of all onboard and demonstrated the crew’s dedication to passenger security.
JD Vance’s plane just departed for a second time from Milwaukee headed for Cincinnati after coming back “due to a possible issue with the aircraft,” according to a airport spokesperson. Airport says plane taxied w/out incident “under it’s own power” pic.twitter.com/bhPN6juTQ2
— Matt Smith (@mattsmith_news) August 16, 2024
For conservative Republicans, this incident is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the competence of the teams in ensuring their leaders’ safety. Not every day, does such a high-profile figure face an emergency landing, but Sen. Vance handled the situation with composure and grace.
