US President Donald Trump’s flight to Davos has been disrupted due to a technical issue, prompting a return to Washington. The White House stated that a minor electrical problem was identified after takeoff, and as a precautionary measure, the aircraft is heading back to Joint Base Andrews. The president and his team will then board a different plane to continue their journey to Switzerland.
According to reports, the lights in the press cabin briefly went out after takeoff, prompting the decision to return to base. Trump was scheduled to address the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Wednesday afternoon, where he was expected to discuss various topics, including his plans to acquire Greenland from Denmark. The proposed acquisition has been met with opposition from other NATO members.
The president has threatened to impose new tariffs on multiple European countries starting next month unless a deal on Greenland is reached. In response, EU officials are considering possible retaliation, including reactivating previously suspended tariffs on US goods and restricting American companies’ access to the EU market. French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Trump’s threats as “unacceptable” during his speech in Davos, stating that the EU would resist attempts to “weaken and subordinate Europe.”
The incident has highlighted the tense relations between the US and Europe, particularly with regards to trade and diplomatic issues. The World Economic Forum provides a platform for global leaders to discuss pressing economic and political matters, and Trump’s attendance was expected to be a significant aspect of the event. Despite the disruption to his travel plans, the president is still expected to attend the forum and engage in discussions with European leaders. The outcome of these talks will be closely watched, given the current state of US-Europe relations and the potential implications for global trade and diplomacy.
