President Trump on Friday thanked Yaniv Hayoun, the Israeli plumber credited with helping save a Flydubai flight after a pilot allegedly stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to crash the plane earlier this week.
In a video message posted on Truth Social, Trump praised Hayoun’s actions, saying he “did an amazing job.” “He’s my kind of guy,” Trump added.
The incident occurred this week on a Flydubai flight when, according to reports, the pilot stabbed the co-pilot and then attempted to deliberately crash the aircraft. Hayoun intervened during the chaotic situation and has been widely credited with helping to prevent a catastrophe.
Trump’s public thanks came as Hayoun received international attention and praise for his role in the incident.
Source: thehill.com
