Former President Donald Trumps plane was diverted due to a “mechanical problem” en route to a rally in Montana on Friday.

The former president was en route to Bozeman on “Trump Force One” when the problem forced the plane to make an unscheduled stop in Billings. Trump was expected to get to Bozeman on another plane in time for the rally, where he is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m. local time.

“His plane had a mechanical problem and will divert to Billings, he will continue to Bozeman on a private jet,” a Billings-Logan International Airport official said. Newsweek.

Donald Trump Airplane Diverted Montana Rally
Former President Donald Trump’s plane ‘Trump Force One’ is pictured in Atlanta on August 24, 2023. The plane was forced to divert due to a ‘mechanical problem’ on Friday with Trump on his way to a…


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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.