ALBAWABA - Since the failed assassination attempt against former US President Donald Trump in July, his safety has become a main concern across the United States.
Trump was subjected to an assassination attempt while speaking at an open-air campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania on July 14. The suspect, named Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was killed immediately at the scene.
Was Trump's plane diverted during his trip to Montana?
US presidential candidate's jet was forced to land in Billings, Montana, on Aug. 9 after experiencing a mechanical problem, instead of its planned destination of Bozeman, a spokesman for Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport revealed to media.
However, social media users redirected the news when they heard about the Trump plane being forced to land in another city. Some people allegedly said that Trump could still be in danger following the assassination attempt last July. Meanwhile, others claimed that the former president was requested to pay $12,000 as landing fees to Bozeman Airport.
A person allegedly posted on X: "Anyone at the Billings MT airport right now? It looks like Trump's plane has diverted to Billings - instead of flying to Bozeman as scheduled. Landed a few minutes ago."
Another wrote: "Breaking News: Bozeman officials were preparing to seize Trump's plane as collateral for the money he owes the city and didn't pay for previous rallies."
However, Brian Sprenger, CEO of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, clarified that what is being spread online is misinformation and confirmed that there are no outstanding bills for Trump or his campaign.
"The plane was diverted for mechanical reasons only, and any reports to the contrary are false," he added.
After research, it turned out that the rumor was started after a parody account on X called @RepRichDangler, which describes himself as a comedian, joked about the divert of Trump's plane.
