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Trump’s plane diverted to Billings, Montana, over mechanical issue while flying to rally

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August 10, 2024

Trump’s plane diverted to Billings, Montana, over mechanical issue while flying to rally

Former President Trump’s plane was diverted to Billings, Montana, on Friday due to a mechanical issue, a Billings airport official said.

The Republican presidential nominee is scheduled to hold a rally in nearby Bozeman, Montana, Friday evening, and is still expected to make it, Fox News has learned.

Bozeman is roughly 120 miles west of Billings.

“I just landed in a really beautiful place: Montana. So beautiful, flying over, and you just look down and that’s the way it’s supposed to be,” Trump said in a video from his plane posted to social media, making no mention of any plane issues or of the diversion. “I’m here to do some fundraisers and most important to support Tim Sheehy who’s running for the U.S. Senate, and we think he’s going to do really well. We’re going to have a rally. And it’ll be a lot of fun.”

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Trump walks off the plane at the Philadelphia International Airport on June 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Sheehy is running against current Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in the state.

Trump will have to get on a private plane to fly to Bozeman, but it’s unclear what time that flight will be.

Trump is scheduled to speak at Montana State University at 8 p.m. local time, and is expected to draw thousands of supporters. He was also scheduled to have a fundraiser before the rally.

Some of the rally crowd told Fox News they had been waiting for hours at the venue in anticipation of Trump’s arrival.

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Trump flies on his private plane, nicknamed Trump Force One, which is a Boeing 757 that includes a living room, flat screen TV and a lounge.

“I’m a worker, right? I’m not a pleasure guy. I’m a worker guy, and it’s a tremendous plane for that. It’s got great speed, and all that energy gets us to where we’re going on time,”Trump told Fox News in January while giving a private tour of his plane.

Trump’s plane in Atlanta, Georgia in April. (Megan Varner/Getty Images)

He told Fox News that while he loves his plane, Air Force One, the plane flown by the president, is “very special.”

“Air Force One is always Air Force One, even if this is nicer,” Trump joked. “Air Force One is still Air Force One. I mean it represents something very special.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Arizona on Friday.

Fox News’ Bill Melugin and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana draws support from Eastern Idaho – Local News 8

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August 10, 2024

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Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana draws support from Eastern Idaho – Local News 8

BOZEMAN, Montana (KIFI) – Former President Donald Trump rallied in Bozeman, Montana, Friday night, August 9.

Local News 8’s Todd Kunz and photographer Dave Barrington followed some of his supporters on the journey from Eastern Idaho.

A chartered bus left eastern Idaho Friday, August 9, and headed to the Donald Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana. Nearly 50 people bought a ticket.

One traveler, James Porter from Idaho Falls, said this to Local News 8’s Todd Kunz.

“Why are you here today?” said Kunz

“Well, I want to support Trump. I think he’s the best option we have. And, I like what he’s done in when he was president. And I’m excited for what he can do when he becomes president again,” said Porter.

Robert Kingsford from Idaho Falls said, “I think after the assassination attempt, I just feel like we need to get out and support him as our best candidate running for president; and I just want to be part of that.”

Not all were from Eastern Idaho. Bill was in town from Tri-Cities, Washington.

“We heard about it and wanted to jump onboard,” said Bill

Others have done it before.

“This is our second rally,” said John from Idaho Falls.

“This is your second? Where is your first one?” asked Kunz.

“In Arizona,” John continued.

However, not everyone in Bozeman is a fan of Trump. Protestors stood outside the venue with signs.

Meanwhile, supporters had to hike in, as the parking lots filled, but on their walk, there was plenty of Trump merchandise.

“We started with over 500 hats. We’re down to that little bit. We’ve had about 250 t-shirts. We’re down to that, and we had about 500 flags. We’re down to about 250,” said Quinten Bartlett, who sells Trump gear.

The Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on the campus of Montana State University was packed with about 10,000 people.

Montana speakers spoke before Donald Trump took the stage an hour and a half late. According to the Trump campaign, his plane had mechanical issues and had to land in Billings before the rally. From there, he took a private jet to the event.

“Hello Montana. I’ve been traveling your state,” said Trump, to the roar of the crowd.

The seats were filled and people were standing. But only some supporters were able to get inside. Outside, people could watch on a big screen. That is where the busload from Eastern Idaho was since they did not make it in.

“A lot of people are still out here with you,” said Beverly Kingsford of Idaho Falls.

“I think there were probably 9,000 in line in front of us,” she said. “There were still several rows that were behind.”

“What are you feeling?” asked Kunz.

“You know, it was great to be here. the bus ride down was a blast with Neil and Julie. and we were. we were just having fun. and it was great. as we wandered through all these lines, talking to people that have come from all over the place, and they were all here in a good mood and happy to be here,” said Kingsford.

The next stop for the Trump campaign is a private fundraiser gathering in Jackson, Wyoming.

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El Dorado County fire sending smoke into Nevada reaches 1,960 acres

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50 mins ago

August 10, 2024

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El Dorado County fire sending smoke into Nevada reaches 1,960 acres

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (KOLO) -The Crozier Fire in El Dorado County that is sending smoke into Northern Nevada is about 1,960 acres and is 8 percent contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday.

reportedIt started four days ago.

Cal Fire reports no buildings have been destroyed but about 4,000 are threatened. There are no injuries reported. The fire’s cause is under investigation.

Weather will remain hot and dry through the weekend, Cal Fire reported. Winds are expected to remain out of the southwest at 4 mph to 9 mph with gusts of up to 20 mph during the day.

Cal Fire reports 1,543 personnel assigned to the fire using 10 helicopters and 99 fire engines.

Evacuation orders have been issued for: