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.

A minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn around and return to the U.S. less than an hour after takeoff as it was headed for Switzerland with President Trump aboard, White House officials said.

President Donald Trump's Air Force One landed safely at Joint Base Andrews near Washington to change aircraft Tuesday night after crew on his initial flight identified "a minor electrical issue" shortly after takeoff.

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Trump is expected back at Joint Base Andrews at 11 p.m., with the delay pushing his arrival at Davos by an unknown period of time.

Air Force One turned around mid-flight as President Donald Trump was heading to Davos, Switzerland, after the crew identified "a minor electrical issue," White House Press

While carrying President Donald Trump, Air Force One took a U-turn shortly after taking off for Davos, Switzerland, where Trump is scheduled to speak on Wednesday.