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Coverage dated January 20, 2026

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after 'minor electrical issue,' White House says

Headline from FOX 5 New York

Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.

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  1. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Air Force One turns around due to minor electrical issue; returns to Washington area, White House says (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after 'minor electrical issue,' White House says (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.

  3. ABC 30 Fresno

    Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue: White House (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    President Donald Trump's plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

  4. CBS News

    Air Force One carrying Trump to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.

  5. WOGX Ocala

    Air Force One returns to DC after 'minor electrical issue' (opens WOGX Ocala)

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    WOGX Ocala's feed description

    Air Force One was on its way to Switzerland with President Donald Trump aboard before it was forced to turn around after experiencing a "minor electrical issue."

  6. NBC4 Washington

    Air Force One, with Trump aboard, returns to D.C. after 'electrical issue' (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.

  8. NBC 6 South Florida

    Air Force One, Trump landed safely in D.C. area after minor electrical problem (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

  9. CNN

    Trump once again en route to Davos after ‘minor electrical issue’ forced Air Force One to turn back (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump is once again on his way to Davos, Switzerland, aboard a backup plane, after a technical issue forced Air Force One to return to Joint Base Andrews.

  10. Insider

    Trump's hugely anticipated Davos speech looks set for a delay after Air Force One had to turn around (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    President Donald Trump took a replacement plane to Switzerland after Air Force One turned around, leaving him with little time before his speech.

  11. MyNorthwest

    Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, is returning to Joint Base Andrews after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

  12. BNO News

    Air Force One carrying Trump returns to base after minor electrical issue (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Air Force One carrying U.S. President Trump is returning to Joint Base Andrews after the crew identified a minor electrical issue shortly after takeoff, the White House said. “After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue.

  13. New York Post

    Air Force One forced to turn around after Trump takes off for Davos — as Karoline Leavitt jokes about $400M Qatari jet gifted to US (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Air Force One experienced a “minor electrical issue” and was forced to return to Maryland Tuesday night shortly after President Trump took off for Switzerland, the White House said.

  14. WSVN Miami

    Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, is returning to Joint Base Andrews after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.White House press

  15. The Guardian

    Trump’s Air Force One turns back to Washington after ‘minor electrical issue’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US president boards another aircraft to continue trip to World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

  16. Legitgov

    Air Force One carrying Trump forced to return to the U.S. over ‘electrical issue’ on Davos flight – CLG News (opens Legitgov)

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  17. Just the News

    Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after experiencing 'minor electrical issue' (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The plane was taking the president to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum. The president is expected to transfer to another plane and still travel to Switzerland.

  18. Digital Journal

    Trump's plane returns to air base after 'minor' electrical issue: White House (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US President Donald Trump's plane was forced to return to an air base late Tuesday due to a "minor electrical issue" shortly after departing for

  19. WMUR

    Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Trump’s plane, Air Force One, safely returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

  20. Townhall

    Air Force One Forced to Return to Base En Route to Davos Following Electrical Issue (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Air Force One returns to base due to electrical issue en route to Davos, delaying Trump's trip.

  21. Washington Examiner

    Air Force One turns back after 'minor electrical issue' en route to Davos (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump is expected back at Joint Base Andrews at 11 p.m., with the delay pushing his arrival at Davos by an unknown period of time.

  22. Insider

    Trump's plane makes U-turn en route to Davos (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Air Force One headed back to Joint Base Andrews after it ran into a "minor electrical issue," per a White House pool report.

  23. Breitbart News

    Air Force One Returns After Departing for Davos over 'Electrical Issue' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews after departing with President Trump for Switzerland due to a reported "minor electrical issue."

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