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 Tuesday evening with President Donald Trump on board, the White House announced.
The crew encountered 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 on his way to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum.
President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One upon returning from Detroit, Michigan, to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, 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 another plane and continue on his way to Switzerland.
Leavitt joked aboard Air Force One that a Qatari plane sounded “much better” at the moment.
The lights in the press cabin went out briefly after takeoff, journalists on board said.
This is a developing story. Please check again for updates.
