A helicopter carrying President Trump flew too close to a passenger jet — are new safety rules working?

A helicopter carrying President Trump flew too close to a passenger jet — are new safety rules working?

On Tuesday, a Marine One helicopter carrying President Trump flew dangerously close to a departing passenger jet at Reagan National Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. After a 2025 crash at the same airport killed 67 people, new rules required controllers to pause departures for safety. Reuters reports they didn't. Are the new rules being followed?

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