Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

GBizzle

(209 posts) Thu May 18, 2017, 09:17 AM May 2017

Is Donald Trump a flight risk? [View all]

What are the odds he just takes Air Force One, and his inner circle, to Russia and never comes back?

Should we be talking about taking him into custody before he can go on his trip?

EDIT: Keep in mind, when Viktor Yanukovych (Manafort's buddy) was thrown out of Ukraine, he fled to Russia, where he still lives.

31 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Is Donald Trump a flight risk? [View all] GBizzle May 2017 OP

Not an impossible scenario The Blue Flower May 2017 #1

he's not going to do that though I'd be happy if he did luvMIdog May 2017 #2

While he could probably order the AF1 crew to fly to MineralMan May 2017 #3

Trump, would fire the pilot and co-pilot mid-trip for not taking orders and with his ego RKP5637 May 2017 #8

As if he wasn't crashing and burning enough. That would just make it literal. GBizzle May 2017 #13

If he is indicted, revoke his passport. L. Coyote May 2017 #4

This is silly. lapfog_1 May 2017 #5

Pence and Ryan may be on their way to prison too. GBizzle May 2017 #6

Those of you dreaming to remove 2 or more from the line of succession lapfog_1 May 2017 #20

It's never happened before, but then nothing about Donald Trump has ever happened before. GBizzle May 2017 #22

That gave me an idea for the title of the Rump postmortem: "Unpresidented" Buns_of_Fire May 2017 #24

We can only hope randr May 2017 #7

I don't want Putin getting his hands on Air Force One. GBizzle May 2017 #9

Like a lot of sensitive technology it may have a kill switch randr May 2017 #14

A good point. But the people on that plane would have all sorts of info as well. GBizzle May 2017 #17

No. n/t demmiblue May 2017 #10

I just flashed on OJ's low-speed chase. Orsino May 2017 #11

Let him go wryter2000 May 2017 #12

Maybe he can practice his "wide stance" there... Rollo May 2017 #19

I have been YELLING about this thing on Twitter benld74 May 2017 #15

I thought this might be about his weight problem... Wounded Bear May 2017 #16

Too cold in russia. He must play golf. Kingofalldems May 2017 #18

I do bet he is not gonna be happy when he has to return back to the USA Madam45for2923 May 2017 #21

Folks get their passports invalidated when they don't pay taxes C_U_L8R May 2017 #23

Bwah-ha-HAH!1 If it happens, I'll *still* laugh from the happiness of being RID of him!1 UTUSN May 2017 #25

I won't be happy that Putin has Air Force One. GBizzle May 2017 #31

Yes Gothmog May 2017 #26

No, he's a flight opportunity. lostnfound May 2017 #27

I wish. nolabear May 2017 #28

No, he doesn't really like the countries that would take him. haele May 2017 #29

Trump in hiding at Sheremetyevo airport! struggle4progress May 2017 #30