Air Force One returned to Andrews Joint Base due to a "minor electrical issue."

date
21/01/2026
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said that less than an hour after Air Force One departed for Switzerland, the aircraft turned back to Andrews Air Force Base due to "a minor electrical issue." "Shortly after takeoff, the Air Force One crew discovered a minor electrical issue. Out of an abundance of caution, the aircraft decided to return to Andrews Air Force Base," Levitt said in a text message. "The President and the team will transfer to another aircraft to continue on to Switzerland."