President Donald Trump recently made headlines for an incident involving an umbrella as he prepared to board Air Force One. This mishap occurred on Sunday, October 12, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, amidst rainy weather ahead of his important trip to the Middle East.
Trump’s Umbrella Mishap Goes Viral
As rain poured down, Trump exited his vehicle equipped with an umbrella. However, just when he attempted to close it while boarding the aircraft, he experienced a notable struggle. The scene, characterized by an ‘umbrella fail,’ quickly gained traction on social media.
Fortunately, an aide came to assist him, and he eventually entered the plane. This incident adds to a series of memorable struggles Trump has had with umbrellas since his presidency began. Notably, in October 2018, he faced a similar issue while boarding Air Force One during a rainy day. Recently, in April 2025, he had another struggle while attempting to navigate a narrow aircraft door with an open umbrella.
Details of Trump’s Middle East Trip
Despite the umbrella incident, Trump’s Middle East trip is significant. He embarks on this journey at a pivotal moment, with a peace deal between Hamas and Israel in the final stages. His first destination is Israel, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that they are prepared to receive 48 hostages from Hamas.
- First Stop: Israel – Expected to address the Israeli parliament post-hostage release.
- Next Destination: Egypt – Participation in a Middle East peace summit.
The peace agreement entails Israel releasing 250 prisoners alongside 1,700 detained Palestinians. As the President boarded Air Force One, he expressed optimism about the ceasefire agreements with Hamas. Trump stated, “I have a lot of verbal guarantees. I believe they’re going to be held very strongly,” emphasizing his confidence in the deal’s success.
