- Trump’s flight to Davos was disrupted by an electrical issue and had to turn back.
- The White House said the plane had been rerouted to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
- The president will be taking a backup plane to the World Economic Forum.
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 Montauk 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 White House said in a press pool update.
The update added that this would delay Trump’s arrival in Zurich, and he is expected to land in Zurich at 11 p.m.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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