Air Force One returns to base due to "minor electrical issue" on Trump’s flight to Davos

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Air Force One returns to base due to "minor electrical issue" on Trump’s flight to Davos

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Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews after a "minor electrical issue."
President Trump will board a new aircraft to continue to Davos.
The incident occurred shortly after takeoff for the World Economic Forum.

Air Force One was forced to turn around less than an hour into its flight to Davos, Switzerland, due to a reported “minor electrical issue,” as confirmed by White House officials. After takeoff from Joint Base Andrews, the crew identified the issue and opted to return out of an abundance of caution, according to CBS News and India Times.

The White House's Rapid Response team noted that Trump and his team would board a different aircraft to continue their trip. President Trump had labeled the visit as “an interesting trip” before his departure, highlighting the uncertainty of what to expect during the World Economic Forum, according to Anadolu Agency, CBS News, and India Times.