President Donald Trump on Monday said the Canadian aerospace company Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the United States. Trump wrote on social media: “NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!” and “Their products aren’t good enough!” Trump also said that if Bombardier wants access to the U.S. market, “they must build here.”
Without mentioning the President’s comments, U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) responded on social media and wrote: “Wichita has long been at the forefront of global aerospace, and Bombardier’s impact locally plays a critical role in our region’s dominance. Beyond the talented men and women that work there, Bombardier supports an extensive American supply chain, boasts maintenance and repair capabilities across the U.S., and is trusted by our military for critical national security missions.”
[NOTE: Bombardier’s U.S. headquarters is located in Wichita, Kansas.]
Wichita has long been at the forefront of global aerospace, and Bombardier’s impact locally plays a critical role in our region’s dominance. Beyond the talented men and women that work there, Bombardier supports an extensive American supply chain, boasts maintenance and repair…
— Rep. Ron Estes (@RepRonEstes) September 8, 2026
Estes, who is running for re-election, added: “I will always advocate for policies that keep these manufacturing jobs in Kansas, expand opportunities for our workforce, and demonstrate why our state is the premier location to invest and grow in aerospace. I am committed to fighting to keep and grow all manufacturing operations right here in Kansas. Today’s North American aerospace supply chain is deeply integrated, which is why I have long advocated for aircraft and aviation parts to be exempted from all tariffs. I’m continuing to work with the Trump Administration to ensure Kansas has a seat at the table for these important negotiations.”
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) took a similar approach in his response: “The presence of Bombardier in Wichita supports a local workforce of more than a thousand employees, who contribute their talent and expertise to our nation’s defense and aerospace capabilities.
“This afternoon, I reached out to the Trump administration to make certain the President is aware of the significant contributions of Bombardier to Kansas and the importance of its presence in Wichita to many Kansas workers at Bombardier and in the Bombardier supply chain. I will continue working to see that Bombardier’s manufacturing operations not only remain in Kansas but continue to grow and create American jobs. Kansas is home to a hardworking, skilled workforce, and I will continue welcoming leaders in aircraft and defense manufacturing to do business here in the Air Capital of the World.”
The presence of Bombardier in Wichita supports a local workforce of more than a thousand employees, who contribute their talent and expertise to our nation’s defense and aerospace capabilities.
This afternoon, I reached out to the Trump administration to make certain the…
— Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) September 7, 2026
Estes was criticized for avoiding mention of the President in his response, including by MeidasTouch Network editor-in-chief Ron Filipkowski, who replied, “What happened that caused you to post this, you spineless coward?”
Capitol Hill reporter Jamie Dupree also noted the omission of Trump: “Why is Rep. Ron Estes R-KS making this tweet about a Wichita plane manufacturer? Estes doesn’t say that the reason he is defending Bombardier is that President Trump has threatened to block the company from selling planes in the U.S.”
United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton, the Democratic nominee running this year against Republican incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), who is endorsed by President Trump, also replied: “Bombardier supports 1,500 Kansas families, providing good-paying jobs that put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads during a cost of living crisis caused by Washington. And now, the president is trying to take that away. The decision to ban Bombardier from selling in the U.S. is a direct attack on Kansas workers and Kansas jobs — yet Roger Marshall is notably silent. We cannot allow this chaotic economic policy to continue to hurt Kansans; they deserve so much better. As your Senator, I will always stand up for Kansas workers.”
Hamilton’s characterization of Marshall as silent didn’t last long, as the incumbent senator posted on social media: “I’m going to fight to keep Bombardier’s over 1,200 Kansas jobs. I’ve already taken that concern inside the Oval Office.” Marshall didn’t mention Trump by name, but claimed in his statement that he had ready access to the president.