Vice President Kamala Harris encountered a challenging situation on her return from a trip to Georgia as Air Force Two was forced to divert to a Washington-area airport due to stormy weather. The vice president had just attended a speaking event in Atlanta and was discussing voting rights and engaging in a roundtable discussion with community members. Press Secretary Kirsten Allen confirmed the diversion, stating that it was necessary due to inclement weather. The aircraft reportedly encountered wind shear, a sudden shift in wind direction or speed that can be hazardous during takeoff and landing, as it approached a powerful storm in Washington, D.C. Air Force Two is the designated aircraft for the Vice President, as well as being used by the first lady, Cabinet members, and Congress. Harris had emphasized the significance of Georgia as “ground zero” for voting rights issues during her visit to Atlanta, addressing concerns such as gerrymandering districts, disputes over voting integrity, and attacks on election poll workers. She expressed her deep concern about these attacks, emphasizing the need to protect freedoms and rights in the country. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
