By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-04-03 23:46:56 | Updated at 2025-04-04 21:37:29
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President Donald Trump was forced to abandon his helicopter on his way to his Florida golf club on Thursday.
The president had arrived at Miami International Airport from Air Force One just before 5pm, stopping briefly to give press a raised fist.
He promptly boarded a helicopter - which is referred to as Marine One when the president rides in it - for his short hop to the Doral golf club.
But the jet never took off and stopped further down the runway after officials noticed what a flat tire.
Trump was then seen in his bright red MAGA hat and a suit walking across the tarmac from one helicopter to another, which took off at 5.19pm
Despite the glitch, the president arrived safely at Doral at 5.35pm, following a brief delay, according to NBC News.
The president is heading to his Doral golf club for a dinner ahead of the LIV Golf Tournament, at which he is expected to make a speech.
He told reporters on the way that he is hoping LIV and PGA will combine forces.
President Donald Trump was forced to switch helicopters on his way to Florida on Thursday
Trump is seen raising his fist at reporters as he stepped off Air Force One at Miami International Airport on Thursday
The president is heading to his Doral golf club for a dinner ahead of the LIV Golf Tournament, at which he is expected to make a speech.
Following the dinner, Trump is expected to travel to his Mar-a-Lago estate, where he is due to arrive by around 10pm, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Trump is then expected to spend the weekend at his Jupiter golf club for the first time in his second term as the LIV Golf Tournament kicks off and the estate hosts the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association's 17th annual Police Officer's Ball.
The president will likely leave Palm Beach County for DC at around 9pm on Sunday, marking the eighth weekend he has spend in the south Florida county since his inauguration.
