"Was In Very Bad Shape But...'': Trump Praises flydubai's 'Hero' Indian Pilot
"The pilot was in very bad shape; I guess he still is in very bad shape, but he had the sense to, amazing, to, in a way he was a hero," Trump said, recalling his conversation with Netanyahu.
US President Trump praised an Indian pilot, saying he was "in very bad shape" but still managed to be a hero. According to Trump, he recalled a conversation with Netanyahu about the pilot.
The pilot in question is Captain Smit Machchhar, who was flying a flydubai aircraft from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, praised Captain Machchhar for showing "immense courage" and "unwavering resolve" when he was seriously injured while fighting off his co-pilot, who allegedly tried to crash the plane.
Captain Machchhar's actions reportedly saved hundreds of lives and prevented a major tragedy. Prime Minister Modi expressed his pride in Captain Machchhar and wished him a speedy recovery.
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