Air Force One carrying Trump to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
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Key Points:
- Air Force One turned around and returned to Joint Base Andrews less than an hour after takeoff due to a "minor electrical issue," according to White House officials.
- President Trump then boarded a different aircraft, an Air Force C-32, which departed shortly after midnight for Davos, Switzerland, where he is scheduled to speak at the World Economic Forum.
- The initial issue caused a brief loss of lights in the press cabin, but no further explanation was provided.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the president's arrival in Davos would be about three hours late.
- The current Air Force One planes, two modified Boeing 747s in service since 1990, were planned to be replaced starting in 202
