Air Force One turns around shortly after takeoff for Trump’s trip to Switzerland
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Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff with President Donald Trump on board Tuesday evening, the White House said.
The crew experienced a “minor electrical issue” after takeoff at 10:20 p.m. and returned “out of an abundance of caution,” according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Trump was going to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum.
President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, upon his return from Detroit, Michigan, on January 13, 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS)
Air Force One landed at Joint Base Andrews at 11:07 p.m. The president is expected to board a different plane and head to Switzerland.
Leavitt joked on Air Force One that the Qatar jet sounds “much better” now.
Reporters on board said the lights in the press box went out briefly after takeoff.
This is an evolving story. Please check back for updates.
