politics
January 22, 2026
Trump’s flight to Davos turns back after ‘electrical issue’
US President Donald Trump’s plane is returning to Washington after an “electrical issue” on board, the White House has said
TL;DR
- Air Force One experienced a minor electrical issue after takeoff, forcing a return to Joint Base Andrews.
- President Trump's trip to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum was delayed.
- Trump plans to discuss acquiring Greenland from Denmark with European leaders.
- European countries oppose the Greenland acquisition and have threatened retaliation.
- French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Trump's threats as unacceptable.