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ATC confirms AF1, which is carrying President Trump, is heading back to the United States for unknown reasons

This post claims Air Force One, transporting President Trump to the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, is returning to the US, supported by LiveATC audio of controllers directing the flight "direct Andrews" and ADS-B tracking screenshots showing a westward turn off the US East Coast.

The quoted earlier post highlights initial flight tracking visuals of the deviation, but the event has garnered limited engagement (under 3,000 views combined) and no corroboration from mainstream outlets as of January 21, 2026.

Similar X posts from minutes prior celebrate Trump's departure for Davos without mention of issues, indicating this could reflect a short-lived routing adjustment rather than an emergency, though reasons remain unspecified.

[sevlex]

Yes, I was tracking the flight on ads-b and saw the plane pull a 180 around Montauk Point.

What is going on?

[little jeremiah]

Short video at link @nicksortor

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BREAKING UPDATE: U.S. government motorcade seen on interstate racing lights and sirens to Joint Base Andrews near DC after Air Force One turns around over the Atlantic Ocean Reason unclear

JayTC53

There are several military jets in holding patterns then also flying back to DC.

[Couple more images at link]

[IrishPennant]

Per White House, minor electrical issue - returning to change planes then back enroute.

[Bob Ireland]

***ATC confirms AF1, which is carrying President Trump, is heading back to the United States for unknown reasons***

Keep us informed❗

[Melian]

Prayers up for the safety of our President!

[bitt]

Air Force One Makes Sudden U-Turn, Returns to DC After Electrical Issue, President Trump to Switch Planes for Trip to Davos (UPDATE: Safe Landing at JB Andrews)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/air-force-one-makes-sudden-u-turn-returns/

Air Force One turns around shortly after takeoff for Trump’s trip to Switzerland
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/air-force-one-turns-around-shortly-after-takeoff-trumps-trip-switzerland