Air Force One turns around shortly after takeoff for Trump's trip to Switzerland

Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue while President Donald Trump was en route to Switzerland, the White House said.

President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One, on his return from Detroit, Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on January 13, 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS)

Air Force One landed at Joint Base Andrews at 11:07 pm. The president is expected to board a different aircraft and continue on to Switzerland.

Leavitt joked aboard Air Force One that a Qatari jet sounded "much better" at the moment.

The lights in the press cabin briefly went out after takeoff, reporters on board said.

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