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Trump's Plane Returns to Washington Due to Minor Issue

Published January 21, 2026, 06:28

The aircraft carrying US President Donald Trump to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum was forced to return to Andrews Air Force Base in Washington due to a 'minor electrical issue'. The White House announced that the return was precautionary and that Trump and his entourage departed again for Davos shortly after. Air Force One – this code name refers to any aircraft used by the President of the United States.