New Delhi: US President Donald Trump resumed his journey on his Trump Davos trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, after a minor technical problem forced his aircraft to return shortly after takeoff.
Overview of the Trump Davos trip
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland “out of an abundance of caution” following a minor electrical issue. The aircraft had been in the air for about one hour and twenty minutes before landing safely. Journalists accompanying the President reported that cabin lights briefly went out after departure.
Trump and his delegation later switched to another aircraft and continued their journey. The new flight took off approximately two-and-a-half hours after the original departure. He is scheduled to arrive in Davos on Wednesday and depart the following day.
Ahead of his trip, Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying,
“America will be well represented in Davos — by me. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!”
The President is expected to hold multiple meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, including discussions related to Greenland. Trump has repeatedly stated that the United States needs Greenland for national and global security, citing strategic concerns in the Arctic region.
“I agreed to a meeting of the various parties in Davos, Switzerland,” Trump wrote, adding,
“Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. There can be no going back.”
When asked how far he would go in pursuit of his Greenland stance, Trump responded, “You’ll find out.” He also said that several meetings had been scheduled on the issue and expressed confidence that “things are going to work out pretty well.”
Trump has emphasized that his interest in Greenland is rooted in security concerns rather than economic resources.
“If you look up and down the coast, you have Russian and Chinese ships all over the place. We need it for national security,” he said earlier.
However, Greenland’s leadership and European representatives have firmly rejected the idea. European Parliament member Anders Vistisen recently stated that Greenland is not for sale and remains an integral part of the Danish kingdom.
Trump’s Davos visit is expected to draw attention not only for economic and geopolitical discussions but also for his strong and controversial position on Greenland’s strategic importance.
