China News Service, August 18th. According to a report from the Russian Satellite Network, recently, the "Air Force One" on which President Trump and his entourage were travelling was almost hit by a drone.
Data map: U.S. President Donald Trump boarded the "Air Force One" special plane at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, USA.
The incident occurred late on August 16 local time. The report quoted AFP White House reporter Sebastian Smith as saying that when the plane descended, he found "a small object" through the window, "very close to the president's plane." Smith described it on social media, “It looks like a drone, but I’m not an expert.”
Bloomberg White House senior reporter Jennifer Jacobs (Jennifer Jacobs) said that "many people" on Air Force One had noticed the incident.
The 89th Airlift Wing, stationed at Andrews Air Force Base and responsible for providing airlift services to the President, Vice President and senior military commanders of the United States, has not yet commented on this incident.
The Russian satellite network pointed out that the identity of the drone operator and his intention to approach Air Force One at close range are still unclear.