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Reports confirmed that Air Force One, transporting U.S. President Donald Trump to Davos, was forced to turn back and make an emergency landing less than an hour after takeoff from Joint Base Andrews. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean‑Pierre stated that the crew detected a minor electrical issue and, as a precaution, decided to return to the base. The plane landed safely at 11:07 p.m. local time. Officials added that the president will continue his trip aboard another aircraft to attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

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00:00In other news in the United States, according to reports, presidential plane Air Force One, which was transporting U.S. President Donald Trump to Davos, had to turn back and make an emergency landing less than an hour after takeoff due to a minor electrical problem.
00:16White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on board the plane that, after taking off from Joint Base Andrews, the crew detected a minor electrical problem.
00:27As a precaution, they decided to turn around and return to base.
00:31The presidential plane landed back at the base at 11.07 p.m. local time.
00:36Libby added that the President will board a new plane bound for Davos.
00:40Trump will participate in the World Economic Forum taking place in the Swiss city.

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