President Donald Trump's official aircraft, Air Force One, had to return to Joint Base Andrews after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue. A senior White House official confirmed on Monday night that an unusual situation arose in one of the aircraft's electrical systems shortly after taking off. Though not a critical emergency, the decision to return was made for safety reasons.
The White House statement detailed that Air Force One safely returned to base, and President Trump along with everyone on board were completely unharmed. There was no crisis at hand and no cause for alarm.
Despite this incident, President Trump's trip to Switzerland has not been canceled. Arrangements have been made for another aircraft, and officials indicate that President Trump and his team will soon continue their planned journey to Switzerland.
Source: aajtak
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Air Force One is among the world's most secure aircraft, adhering to stringent technical and safety standards. Even minor technical issues are taken seriously and addressed promptly, as security remains the highest priority.
The White House clarified that the technical difficulty had no impact on the President's security or the travel plans to Switzerland. Further technical inspections of Air Force One will be conducted to prevent similar issues in the future.
