"On CNN NewsNight, Abby Phillip interrupted her panel to go to White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes, who reported that a source familiar with the matter said that Air Force One did turn around moments ago. And this is because of what they are calling a small mechanical issue, Holmes said. They are saying that it is not serious, but that they needed to return back and that President Trump is still going to go to Davos, but he will be taking a backup plane."
"Later, on Laura Coates Live, Holmes said the issue was electrical in nature, and added that a reporter aboard the plane told her that shortly after takeoff, the lights went out. At 11:34 p.m., CBS White House Correspondent Ed O'Keefe reported that members of the press pool traveling aboard Air Force One were instructed to get back on the original aircraft after deplaning."
Air Force One carrying President Donald Trump returned to Andrews Air Force Base shortly after takeoff en route to Davos because of a small electrical/mechanical issue. Aboard passengers experienced a lights outage shortly after departure. The president and his team are expected to transfer to a backup plane and still plan to travel to Davos to speak at the World Economic Forum. Members of the White House press pool briefly deplaned onto the tarmac and then were instructed to reboard the original aircraft. The trip proceeds amid ongoing diplomatic attention to the president's proposal that the United States purchase Greenland, which European officials have rejected.
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