While most 78-year-olds would be catching some shuteye on a transatlantic flight, President Donald Trump was doing what he does best — working for the American people and taking on the press.
Air Force One touched down at Joint Base Andrews at 9:30 PM Thursday night, capping off another productive international trip for the 47th President. But the real story happened at 35,000 feet.
Commander-in-Chief Holds Court
After departing Shannon, Ireland, President Trump emerged from his cabin at 4:43 PM EST and held an impromptu press gaggle, fielding questions on the most pressing issues facing America and the world. With Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt flanking him, Trump addressed everything from Greenland to Iran, Ukraine to Venezuela, and even his administration's approach to the Federal Reserve.
The President also discussed his Board of Peace initiative — a stark contrast to the chaos and weakness that defined the Biden years, when America's enemies were emboldened and our allies questioned our resolve.
The Trump Work Ethic on Full Display
This is what leadership looks like, folks. While Joe Biden spent his presidency shuffling from vacation to vacation and hiding from reporters, President Trump continues to demonstrate that America First means putting in the hours — even when traveling across the Atlantic.
The session was streamed live online, giving the American people direct access to their President without the filter of the legacy media. That's transparency the establishment press never wanted you to see.
Even a minor injury couldn't slow him down. When asked about bruising on his hand, Trump addressed it directly. No handlers rushing him away, no scripted non-answers — just a President who isn't afraid to face the people he serves.
This is what America voted for in 2024, and this is what America is getting: a tireless leader who treats every moment as an opportunity to advance the interests of the United States.