Air Force One's Unexpected Halt: A Minor Electrical Glitch

President Donald Trump's Air Force One made an unplanned stop at Joint Base Andrews due to a minor electrical issue. The President resumed his journey on a new aircraft to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Air safety incidents involving U.S. leaders are rare but not unheard of.

President Donald Trump's Air Force One faced a minor electrical glitch, forcing an unexpected yet safe landing at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, DC. The issue arose shortly after takeoff, necessitating a change of aircraft for the remainder of the journey.

The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed that the President would continue his trip aboard a new aircraft, as he heads to join other global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

While incidents involving aircraft transporting U.S. leaders are rare, history notes a few precedents, including an aborted landing due to adverse weather carrying President Barack Obama in 2011 and birds striking Air Force Two with then-Vice President Joe Biden aboard in 2012.

(With inputs from agencies.)