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Here’s something that never really seemed like a great idea, if you stop and think about it: The U.S. Department of Defense sent a 747 flying over New York City at a low altitude with a fighter jet following it close behind.
Understandably, people with keen memories of 9/11 freaked out at the sight. And yes, there is a New Mexico connection.
Former University of New Mexico president Louis Caldera, who now serves as the director of the White House Military Office. And it was Caldera who approved the mission.
A statement from Caldera on the flyover:
Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision. While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it’s clear that the mission created confusion and disruption. I apologize and take responsibility for any distress that flight caused.
The New York City Police Department, the mayor’s office and other authorities were told about the flyover. But the authorities were told not to tell the media or public.
Update: Seems like Caldera’s boss — President Barack Obama — wasn’t too happy about the snafu. ABC News reports:
When President Obama was told about the incident, he was “furious,” a White House official says.
Caldera was called into a meeting with White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and deputy chief of staff Jim Messina.
“It didn’t sound like a fun meeting,” the White House official says.
