US President Donald Trump left the US on Tuesday for Davos, Switzerland, to attend the annual World Economic Forum, which begins this week.
Within the first hours of the flight, reports surfaced that his plane, Air Force One, had turned around, and the White House assured that this was due to a minor electrical issue.
Air Force One returns to base
"After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue. Out of an abundance of caution, AF1 is returning to Joint Base Andrews. The President and team will board a different aircraft and continue on to Switzerland," the White House said through the Rapid Response account.
According to a Reuters report, Trump and his team landed safely at Joint Base Andrews and switched planes to continue their journey to Davos.
Trump expected about three hours late to Davos, Bessent says
US President Donald Trump will likely arrive at the World Economic Forum in Davos about three hours late, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday.
"I believe President Trump is going to be about three hours late," Bessent said in response to a question about a delay to Air Force One.
Trump is scheduled to address world leaders in Davos later in the day.