President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for a trip to attend the World Economic Form in Davos, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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CNBC TV1821-01-2026, 09:36

Air Force One Returns to Base Due to 'Minor Electrical' Glitch En Route to Davos

  • US President Donald Trump's Air Force One experienced a technical glitch while flying to Davos, Switzerland.
  • The official White House rapid response team stated on X (formerly Twitter) that a 'minor electrical issue' was identified after takeoff.
  • Out of caution, Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews.
  • President Trump and his team will board a different aircraft to continue their journey to Switzerland.

Why It Matters: Air Force One, carrying President Trump, returned to base due to a minor electrical issue.

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