Washington/IBNS, Jan. 21 -- US President Donald Trump's official aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff on Tuesday following reports of a "minor electrical issue" while en route to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The plane returned to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as a precaution, according to the White House.

A government motorcade was later spotted heading back to the base, confirming the unexpected change of plans.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was made swiftly after the flight crew detected the technical problem.

A reporter onboard revealed that the lights in the press cabin briefly went out soon after departure, though no immediate...