Air Force One is returning to Joint Base Andrews due to a “minor electrical issue” after President Trump departed for the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was “out of an abundance of caution,” the Associated Press noted.
AIR FORCE ONE (VC-25A) enroute to WEF 26 is turning around back to Andrews AFB for unknown reasons.
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More from the Associated Press:
A reporter on board said the lights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff, but no explanation was offered.
Trump will board another aircraft upon his return and continue on with
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