The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into why commercial flights at Washington Reagan National Airport were not halted during the takeoff of the Marine One helicopter carrying President Donald Trump.
According to the New York Post, the continuation of commercial air traffic despite standard security procedures during the presidential helicopter's movement became the subject of an investigation. The FAA is examining whether existing security protocols were followed and possible procedural violations.
While an assessment of air traffic management and the practices of relevant agencies is expected as a result of the investigation, the FAA announced that the review is ongoing. The incident could lead to a review of security procedures for presidential flights.