In a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One early Monday morning, President Trump dismissed the possibility of foul play in connection with two aircraft crashes over the weekend. Instead, he suggested that bad fuel might have been a factor.

The aircraft involved typically utilize JP-5 or JP-8 aviation fuel. This raises the possibility that both aircraft might have sourced their fuel from the same contaminated supply, should that be determined as the cause. Fortunately, all five aviators involved in the incidents were rescued and are expected to make a full recovery.

President Trump elaborated, saying, “That would explain two crashes of two aircraft, flying off the same deck, on the same day.” As of now, the United States Navy has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incidents.

The USS Nimitz (CVN-68), commissioned in 1975 as the first of its class, is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy’s fleet. It is currently on its final deployment and is slated for decommissioning in 2026. The Nimitz-class carriers are gradually being succeeded by the Gerald R. Ford class, with the lead ship having been in service since 2017. There are indications that the Gerald R. Ford class might be deployed to the Mediterranean soon.

“You’ve been briefed on the incident, on the Nimitz, both a fighter jet and a helicopter?” a reporter asked.

“I’ve heard about it, yeah,” Trump responded.

Both aircraft typically use JP-5 or JP-8 aviation fuel, so it’s possible both aircraft got fuel from the same tainted source – if that is indeed what happened. We note with relief that all five aviators were recovered alive and are expected to recover.

The president continued:

“Do you know what happened there? What was that?” the reporter asked.

“They’re going to let me know pretty soon. I think they should be able to find out. It could be bad fuel. I mean, it’s possible it’s bad fuel. Very unusual that that would happen,” Trump said.

“You don’t think it was foul play or anything?” the reporter pressed.

“No, I don’t,” Trump replied. “They think it might be bad fuel.”

That would explain two crashes of two aircraft, flying off the same deck, on the same day. As of this writing, there has been no official statement from the United States Navy.

The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) was commissioned in 1975 as the lead ship in the class, and is the oldest serving aircraft carrier in the U.S. fleet. It is currently on its last deployment and is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026. The Nimitz-class carriers are currently being replaced by the Gerald R. Ford class; the class ship has been in service since 2017, and there are indications it may be deployed to the Mediterranean.

This remains a developing story. As always, we will bring you updates as events warrant.

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