Trump’s Marine One again struggles to communicate with air traffic control before takeoff after similar incident this month
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By CNN
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Marine One experienced recurring communication disruptions with air traffic control at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport during a departure sequence on Thursday. Controllers encountered persistent radio interference issues while coordinating the presidential helicopter's takeoff procedures, necessitating relay assistance from other aircraft in the vicinity. This marks the second notable incident within weeks involving similar technical difficulties, raising questions about potential equipment maintenance concerns or environmental interference affecting critical aviation safety communications.
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