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President Trump breaks tradition before first flight on Air Force One

Politics January 26, 2017
Prior to boarding Air Force One on Thursday, Trump didn't wave goodbye to the media, a time-honored custom observed by prior Presidents. He did wave upon landing in Philadelphia to address the GOP Congressional Retreat.

Trump boards AF1 for first flight, doesn't do typical turn, wave to cameras before ducking inside

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Trump boards Air Force One for the first time as POTUS for flight to Republican summit in Philadelphia - no wave

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Pres Trump boards Air Force One, but doesn't turn around to wave - as presidents have done for decades.

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Pres Trump offers a wave and a thumbs up stepping of Air Force One on arrival in Philadelphia to address GOP Congressional Retreat.

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