Trump's Air Force One Makes Emergency U-Turn Due to Electrical Malfunction

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News18•21-01-2026, 11:45
Trump's Air Force One Makes Emergency U-Turn Due to Electrical Malfunction
- •Donald Trump's Air Force One made an unexpected U-turn shortly after takeoff for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
- •The U-turn was prompted by a minor electrical malfunction reported by the aircraft's crew.
- •White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt confirmed the precautionary return to Joint Base Andrews.
- •The incident sparked speculation, but the White House's Rapid Response Team clarified the technical issue.
- •Discussions are ongoing about replacing the aging Air Force One fleet, with a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 being considered.
Why It Matters: Air Force One returned to base due to a minor electrical issue, highlighting concerns about the aging fleet.
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