New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- US President Donald Trump, who was headed to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Wednesday, returned to the US after a fault on board Air Force One.

The White House said that Air Force One identified "a minor electrical issue" on the aircraft shortly after taking off to fly to the WEF in Switzerland.

News agency Associated Press reported that Trump's flight had landed safely at the Joint Base Andrews near DC, adding that its reporter on board said the lights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff, but no explanation was immediately offered.

About half an hour into the flight, reporters were told the plane would be turning around, AP added.

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