GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Billings, Montana Friday afternoon due to a “mechanical issue,” according to reports.
Trump was on his way to host a rally roughly 140 miles away in Bozeman, Montana. He’s now expected to take a private plane to the event.
“According to the Billings Airport, Trump’s plane landed in Billings after a mechanical issue,” reports KTVH. “He is expected to take a private plane now to the Bozeman Airport.”
“Secret Service is doing a complete sweep of the airport here before that takes place.”
Footage shows Trump’s Boeing 757 landing at the Billings airport, with photos also showing snipers securing the area.
BREAKING: Trump’s plane makes an emergency landing in Billings, Montana this afternoon due to mechanical failure.
Here’s video of the landing.
I’m telling you God has his hand on this man. pic.twitter.com/UK14CxVbtf
— Brandon Tatum (@TheOfficerTatum) August 9, 2024
Following a mechanical issue on his plane, @realDonaldTrump walks off his plane in Billings MT, to get on a smaller plane, to continue to Bozeman for a fundraiser and rally. pic.twitter.com/RIVgPUNEKC
— Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) August 9, 2024
While no official explanation was provided, reports on social media claimed a hydraulic leak was to blame.
President Donald Trump’s plane had to make an emergency landing in Billings ahead of his appearance in Bozeman tonight due to a hydraulic leak. pic.twitter.com/JOerqmiZbs
— Classy Curley Radio (@ClassCRadio1) August 9, 2024
Secret Service is reportedly doing a “sweep” of the airport before Trump boards another private plane to Bozeman.
This stuff legitimately has… pic.twitter.com/fdZpikV8lT
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 9, 2024
The Post Millennial reports the rally Trump is attending in Bozeman is set for 8 pm local time:
“Trump is set to hold a rally in Bozeman’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on the campus of Montana State University at 8 pm local time. Scheduled to be at the event is Tim Sheehy, who Trump has endorsed for Montana US Senate.”
Earlier Friday, Trump hyped his arrival for the fundraiser in Bozeman.
Wheels down in MONTANA! pic.twitter.com/F46PfztnAp
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) August 9, 2024
This story is developing…
