United Kingdom, Jan. 21 -- Donald Trump was on board Air Force One when it was forced to turn around due to an "electrical issue"

The 79-year-old President of the United States was on the jet setting off for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland when the aircraft had to return to Joint Andrews Base in Prince George's County, Maryland at 11:07pm ET on Tuesday (20.01.26).

In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said: "After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue.

"Out of an abundance of caution, AF1 is returning to Joint Base Andrews.

"The President and team will board a different aircraft and continue on to Switzerland."

According to reporters on board, lights in the press cabin went ou...