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HipChick

(25,485 posts)
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:35 AM May 2017

World Trump Cancels Visit to Ancient Masada Site after Israel Refuses Helicopter Landing...

In addition to stairs....I think he has a fear of heights...


President Donald Trump has canceled a planned visit and speech at the ancient mountain fortress of Masada in Israel after authorities told him that he could not land his helicopter on top of the UNESCO-listed site.

Instead, Trump will now deliver a speech at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. It comes after an Israeli Air Force (IAF) regulation that prevents helicopters landing at the summit of the Masada site, according to Israel’s Channel 2 broadcaster.

Unlike former presidents who have made the trip, such as George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Trump declined to land the helicopter at a base of the historic site and then take the cable car up, preferring to cancel the visit altogether.

http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cancels-visit-ancient-masada-site-after-israel-blocks-helicopter-landing-611287

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World Trump Cancels Visit to Ancient Masada Site after Israel Refuses Helicopter Landing... (Original Post) HipChick May 2017 OP
More evidence of his disrespect f/ others' concerns Panich52 May 2017 #1
If he can't descend like a god from the skies... he won't go at all. Shrike47 May 2017 #2
Why should anyone recognize this sham presidency? It's nothing but lies and theatre at this point. Sculpin Beauregard May 2017 #3
He's a weak old man... HipChick May 2017 #5
Reality TV HipChick May 2017 #7
"I am a golden god !!!" C_U_L8R May 2017 #4
With apologies to Tim Rice... forgotmylogin May 2017 #6
Wow. I've landed there in a helicopter. Had no idea it wasn't allowed anymore.nt lostnfound May 2017 #8

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)
2. If he can't descend like a god from the skies... he won't go at all.
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:38 AM
May 2017

Remember his entrance at the Republican convention?

Sculpin Beauregard

(1,046 posts)
3. Why should anyone recognize this sham presidency? It's nothing but lies and theatre at this point.
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:43 AM
May 2017

Israeli intelligence knows Dump is a Russian stooge/mole, and after his stunt in the oval office, they should view USA as a hostile country until Dump and admin are removed.

Jesus.

forgotmylogin

(7,529 posts)
6. With apologies to Tim Rice...
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:09 PM
May 2017

Let's hear it for the Rainbow Tour!
It's been an incredible success!
We weren't quite sure,
We had a few doubts:
Would the Groper win through?
And the answer is—

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