One of the limousines in Barack Obama's fleet has broken after reports that it was mistakenly filled with the wrong fuel at the start of the US president's visit to Israel.
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Quote: Palinista wrote in post #1The Guardian/UK by Matthew Weaver March 20, 2013
One of the limousines in Barack Obama's fleet has broken after reports that it was mistakenly filled with the wrong fuel at the start of the US president's visit to Israel.
Obama's armored limo had to be towed during trip to Israel
By GEOFF EARLE, DC Bureau Chief Last Updated: 1:50 PM, March 20, 2013 Posted: 10:37 AM, March 20, 2013
The "Beast" getting towed today in Israel ahead of President Obama's arrival.
JERUSALEM – “The Beast” is becoming a burden.
President Obama’s armored Cadillac limo, which was supposed to schlep him around the Holy Land, broke down.
According to Israeli’s Channel 2, the cause of the mishap was a simple error all motorists try to avoid.
“The Americans filled it up with diesel, rather than [gasoline],” the channe quoted a source, which recently scored an interview with Obama, reported – in case there was any doubt that the host government wasn’t to blame.
The Secret Service scrambled today to fly in a backup vehicle. The custom-made car — known as “the beast” — has thick armored plating and other security features. It’s likely there was another presidential limo in Jordan, where Obama is scheduled to visit Friday.
“Secret Service will acknowledge that a vehicle broke down. That’s why we bring extra vehicles, mechanics etc.,” agency spokesman Brian Leary told the Post.
The agency has denied that the wrong fuel was used but didn't elaborate about what led to the mishap.
It was a stroke of bad luck for the carefully choreographed arrival here, which featured a walk down a red carpet and warm words from both sides.