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White House construction contributed to radio problems that let Trump helicopter come close to jet

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Federal investigators reported that ongoing construction contributed to radio problems. These issues prevented air traffic controllers from receiving important warnings. The warnings were about President Donald Trump's helicopter preparing for takeoff.

The construction is said to have interfered with radio communications, keeping controllers from hearing crucial calls. This incident involved President Trump's helicopter and a jet.

Further information about the incident and investigation is available from the source.

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Source published	Aug 28, 2026
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