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Live updates: Trump says rescued Apache crew is ‘fine’; House takes up reconciliation

Live updates: Trump says rescued Apache crew is ‘fine’; House takes up reconciliation

Summary

President Trump said that two crew members from a U.S. attack helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz are safe. The AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman while on patrol, according to U.S. Central Command.

Key Facts

  • The helicopter involved was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.
  • The crash happened near the Strait of Hormuz, close to Oman’s coast.
  • The helicopter was on patrol in regional waters at the time of the crash.
  • Two crew members were aboard the helicopter.
  • President Trump confirmed late Monday that the crew members are “fine.”
  • The information about the crash was reported by U.S. Central Command.
  • President Trump made his statement while traveling back to Washington from New York City.
  • The update on the helicopter crash came on the same day when the House took up a reconciliation measure.
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