Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 21, 2026 at 07:54 AM

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On Tuesday, January 21, 2026, Air Force One, carrying US President Donald Trump to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland due to a minor electrical issue. The incident occurred approximately one hour after takeoff. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the reason for the unexpected return. President Trump resumed his trip to Davos on a smaller Boeing 757, typically used for domestic travel, which departed shortly after midnight on Wednesday. He is scheduled to deliver a speech and hold meetings with world leaders at the forum. The current Air Force One planes have been in service for nearly 40 years, and replacements are under development.

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