Trump’s Air Force One Experiences Technical Issue En Route to Davos

USA – American Air Force One plane carrying Donald Trump was forced to return to the US after experiencing a technical issue while en route to Davos late Tuesday.

“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 Rapid Response account of the Trump White House wrote on the US social media company X’s platform.

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. https://t.co/pJ3Jc9NNbS

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 21, 2026

Trump was traveling to Davos to attend the World Economic Forum.

Before departing, he told reporters that “this will be an interesting trip. I have no idea what’s gonna happen, but you are well represented.”