Former President Donald Trump recently addressed reports regarding an incident involving a Flydubai passenger aircraft. During a press briefing at the White House, Trump characterized the co-pilot’s alleged actions as those of a "terrorist, or perhaps a whack-job." The incident reportedly involved an attempt to crash the plane, which was carrying approximately 180 passengers, the majority of whom were Israeli citizens.

Trump noted that he had spoken "at length" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the event. According to Trump’s account of the conversation, the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot during the flight. While Trump described the situation as an "incredible story," he did not provide further evidence or official confirmation regarding the co-pilot's motives or the specific details of the altercation. The report relies on Trump's public statements to characterize the nature of the event, as no independent verification of the co-pilot's identity or political affiliation was provided in the source material.