President Trump was warmly greeted by troops during a pit stop at Elmendorf Air Force Base (aka JBER) in Alaska Friday afternoon local time on his way to a state visit in Japan.
Screen image from White House video of President Trump praising troops in Alaska.
President Trump visiting our GREAT TROOPS in Alaska. Next stop, Japan… pic.twitter.com/Bjf8VrPbeG
— Dan Scavino Jr. Archived (@Scavino45) May 25, 2019
Pool video shows Trump with a large group of airmen, posing for selfies with them and signing a red MAGA hat. One airman is seen doing a happy dance after getting her selfie with Trump.
On the tarmac at #JBER, Pres Trump takes a selfie with Air Force personnel. pic.twitter.com/EgahBp7Mw5
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 25, 2019
The White House later posted a video of Trump with the troops. In the video Trump thanks and showers praise on the airmen, calling them “great, great future leaders”.
In Alaska with our GREAT TROOPS, departing shortly for Japan! pic.twitter.com/9a72TMftpN
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2019
