Trump's Aircraft Swap: A Minor Electrical Hiccup

President Donald Trump's journey to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland faced a brief hurdle when his Air Force One encountered a minor electrical issue. The incident led to a swift return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for an aircraft change. The trip continued seamlessly afterward.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 21-01-2026 09:22 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 09:22 IST
Trump's Aircraft Swap: A Minor Electrical Hiccup
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President Donald Trump's trip to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland faced an unexpected snag on Tuesday evening. An electrical issue prompted Trump's Air Force One to return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for an aircraft switch.

The White House reported the problem as a 'minor electrical issue' shortly after takeoff. Despite this, the Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, assured the press that the journey would proceed smoothly on the new aircraft.

This brief interruption did not dampen expectations for Trump's participation in the international economic forum, highlighting the robust protocols in place for presidential travels.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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