The BareStory
President Donald Trump arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, on January 21, 2026, to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos following a disruption to his travel plans. On Tuesday night, Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff due to what White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described as a "minor electrical issue."
The aircraft turned around less than an hour into the flight out of an abundance of caution. President Trump subsequently boarded a C-32, a modified Boeing 757, and departed for Switzerland again shortly after midnight. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, already in Davos, stated that the incident delayed the President’s arrival by approximately three hours.
During the forum, President Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech and meet with global leaders. His agenda includes a focus on American economic dominance and his stated desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. The President has argued that controlling the territory is vital for national security, a stance that has reportedly caused friction with NATO allies. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on several NATO countries if a deal regarding Greenland is not reached.
The President is also expected to attend a signing ceremony for a "Board of Peace." While originally intended to oversee reconstruction in Gaza, the body’s mandate has reportedly expanded to broader conflict resolution. This proposal has drawn criticism from some allies and government leaders who argue it may undermine the United Nations. Domestically, Trump is also expected to discuss potential housing reforms, including restrictions on institutional property investors.
How it may affect me
As a U.S. reader:
• You may experience shifts in real estate availability or pricing if the President enacts proposed reforms restricting institutional investors from the housing market.
• The cost of goods imported from Europe could increase if the administration imposes threatened tariffs on NATO allies during negotiations over Greenland.
• U.S. involvement in international conflict resolution may change as the President signs an agreement for a new Board of Peace, potentially diverging from United Nations frameworks.
• Long-term national security strategy may pivot toward the Arctic region as the administration argues that controlling Greenland is vital for U.S. defense.
