Overview
- White House officials said the Air Force One crew detected a minor electrical issue shortly after takeoff and returned to Joint Base Andrews out of caution.
- Pool reporters noted the press-cabin lights briefly went out after departure, and flight-tracking data showed the aircraft reversing course near Montauk before heading back to Maryland.
- After landing just after 11 p.m., the president transferred to an Air Force C‑32 and departed shortly after midnight, continuing to Davos without canceling scheduled appearances.
- Trump touched down in Zurich about two hours behind schedule, with no injuries reported and maintenance set to address the original aircraft.
- Coverage highlighted the nearly four-decade-old VC‑25A jets, delays to Boeing’s VC‑25B replacements, and the Qatari‑gifted 747‑8 now being retrofitted, which the press secretary jokingly referenced.