By Natalie Andrews
Air Force One turned around and was returning to Joint Base Andrews less than an hour after departing for Switzerland after the aircraft experienced a "minor electrical issue," according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
"After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue. Out of an abundance of caution, AF1 is returning to Joint Base Andrews," Leavitt said in a text message. "The President and team will board a different aircraft and continue on to Switzerland."
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