Air Force One encountered strong turbulence over Asia on Thursday while US President Donald Trump was returning to Washington from South Korea, the final stop on his three-nation Asia tour that also included Malaysia and Japan. Trump attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit during the visit.

Speaking to reporters mid-flight as the aircraft shook, Trump commented on the bumpy ride with his trademark humor. “These are rough winds in Asia. I must tell you, this is a rough flight. We could have waited an hour maybe. These are tough conditions for interviews!" he joked.

He added, “You know, they’re going to be watching Trump, they’re going to say, ‘He didn’t look too good, he’s got the shakes!’ I didn’t have the shakes but people think I do."

Once the turbulence subsided,

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