Davos 2026 Live Updates: Trump’s Davos-bound plane returns to Washington after ‘minor electrical issue’ mid-air | World News

Things are unloaded from Air Force One after the plane, carrying President Donald Trump to the World Economic Form in Davos, experienced a minor electrical issue after departure, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, and returned to Joint Base Andrews, Md. Trump will board a second plane to complete the trip. (AP Photo)Davos 2026 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos, was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday evening after the crew identified “a minor electrical issue”. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the crew followed the standard safety procedures and decided to turn around. According to AP, a reporter on board the flight said that the lights in the press cabin briefly went off after takeoff, but the crew did not offer an explanation.
Trump to board another aircraft upon his return: The US president will board another aircraft upon his return to Washington and will continue with his scheduled visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos.Story continues below this ad
POTUS to meet global CEOs in Davos: Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, news agency Reuters reported, citing sources. Trump is scheduled to arrive in the Swiss mountain resort on Wednesday, with top officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, also accompanying him.
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