Skydiving Governor: Controversy Surrounds Abbott’s Aerial Adventure and Leadership Focus
Texas Governor Greg Abbott had an unusual Monday morning experience when he participated in a tandem skydive with 106-year-old World War II veteran Al Blaschke.
Both Abbott and Blaschke safely landed after the skydiving escapade. Notably, Blaschke, who first tried skydiving on his 100th birthday, set a world record in 2020 as the oldest man to complete a tandem parachute jump. This record was surpassed today during his tandem jump with Gov. Abbott.
Gov. Greg Abbott jumps out of plane with 106-year-old World War II vet https://t.co/hed0vdbHyL
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 27, 2023
Despite the media attention the jump received, many individuals expressed criticism of the Texas Governor on social media platform X.
“Greg is all about the stunts, isn’t he?” – @LachatteFiona·4h
“Most people had to work today. Greg Abbott gets to jump out of planes.” – @zivinilee
“Sounds like a great use of tax dollars.” – @GoFrogYourself
“Hard at work, I see.” – @skzatopek
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