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Copper wires to blame for US flight disruption, says Trump administration

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Briefings

The Trump administration attributes US flight disruptions to aging copper wire infrastructure, citing a botched replacement of old copper wire communication lines as the cause for thousands of cancelled flights. Officials claim the situation should return to normal by Sunday, though the specific timeline for restoration remains unconfirmed.

Key points

• The Trump administration blames aging copper wire infrastructure for thousands of cancelled US flights.
• Officials claim a botched replacement of old copper wire communication lines caused the disruption.

Context

Thousands of US flights were cancelled as the Trump administration attributed the issue to aging infrastructure, specifically a botched replacement of old copper wire communication lines.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single statement from the Trump administration regarding the cause of flight disruptions. Specific dates for when the infrastructure issue was identified or when flights were cancelled are not provided in the source.

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