Trump Arrives in Davos After Air Force One Diverted to Andrews Over In‑Flight Electrical Issue
Air Force One carrying President Trump turned around and was diverted to Joint Base Andrews after what officials, including Leavitt, described as a "minor electrical issue." Despite the diversion and return to the U.S., Trump has since arrived in Davos, Switzerland, where he is expected to address the heated debate over ownership of Greenland.
📌 Key Facts
- Air Force One was diverted mid‑flight to Joint Base Andrews and returned to the U.S. because of an in‑flight electrical issue.
- The White House characterized the problem as a "minor electrical issue."
- After the diversion and return, President Trump has now arrived in Davos, Switzerland.
- Trump is expected to use his Davos appearance to address the "heated debate over ownership of Greenland."
- These developments were reported Jan. 21, 2026 (CBS Mornings Facebook post: "Trump arrives in Davos after Air Force One turned around due to \"minor electrical issue\"").
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January 21, 2026
1:29 PM
Trump arrives in Davos after Air Force One turned around due to "minor electrical issue"
New information:
- Confirms that after the diversion and return to the U.S., President Trump has now arrived in Davos, Switzerland.
- Notes that the White House characterized the problem as a 'minor electrical issue.'
- States that Trump is expected to use his Davos appearance to discuss the 'heated debate over ownership of Greenland.'