Donald Trump flies to Washington for Mother's Day White House event

Donald Trump flew from Palm Beach International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport on May 8, 2026, aboard his customized Boeing 757-200, tail number N757AF. The 2-hour-31-minute journey departed at 3:47 p.m. EDT and touched down at 6:18 p.m., reaching a maximum altitude of 39,025 feet and ground speed of 509 knots.

The trip coincides with Trump's scheduled remarks in the White House Rose Garden that same day, where he hosted a pre-Mother's Day celebration honoring Gold Star and Angel moms—families affected by military service or crimes by undocumented immigrants—as covered by PBS NewsHour. He highlighted policies like child tax credits and school choice during the event, which aired on C-SPAN around midday but extended into afternoon programming.

Such shuttles between his Palm Beach home base and the capital align with Trump's pattern as the 47th president, resuming office in January 2025. Recent April flights mirrored this routine, bouncing between Florida and D.C. for rallies, golf outings, and official business, underscoring the wry reality of governing from afar.