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Air Force One Bathroom Door Bumps Trump During Q&A, Prompting a Quip

A viral Fox News video turned the in-flight exchange into a light, unscripted moment for the president.

Overview

  • Trump was taking questions aboard Air Force One on Tuesday night when a lavatory door swung open into him.
  • He joked, "Somebody’s in there. Come on out," then continued the gag by knocking on the door as reporters laughed.
  • The exchange came as he discussed a prospective Federal Reserve nominee, saying he has a good idea whom he wants.
  • He then fielded healthcare questions, criticizing insurers and calling Obamacare "a scam," citing steep premium increases.
  • Footage of the moment, first aired by Fox News, spread quickly across social media and drew broad pickup by other outlets.