"President Donald Trump's headed to Davos, but his flight met a minor hiccup late Tuesday. Air Force One had to turn around and head back to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after it encountered a "minor electrical issue," per a White House pool report. Flight tracking data showed the plane turning around over the waters off Long Island, New York and heading back toward Washington, D.C."
"Trump will be switching to a backup plane, per the White House pool report, citing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. "After takeoff, the crew on AF1 identified 'a minor electrical issue' and, out of an abundance of caution, we are turning around, landing at Joint Base Andrews and boarding new aircraft," the press pool update said, citing Leavitt. The update added that this would delay Trump's arrival in Zurich. This is a developing story, please check back for updates."
President Donald Trump’s flight to Davos turned back to Joint Base Andrews after Air Force One encountered a minor electrical issue. Flight tracking data showed the plane reverse course over waters off Long Island, New York, and return toward Washington, D.C. The White House press pool cited press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying the crew identified the issue after takeoff and, out of an abundance of caution, the plane would land at Joint Base Andrews for a new aircraft. The president will board a backup plane to continue to the World Economic Forum in Zurich. The switch will delay his arrival in Zurich and officials described the action as precautionary. The situation remains developing.
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