A plane carrying US Vice President Kamala Harris, en route to Guatemala for her first overseas trip, was forced to return and land shortly after takeoff due to a technical malfunction. Harris told reporters on Sunday, "I'm okay, I'm okay," after exiting the aircraft that landed at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, adding, "We all said a little prayer, but we are in good shape."
Simone Sanders, Harris's spokesperson, stated that the Vice President would use another plane, and no significant delays in her travel schedule are expected. Sanders added, "It's a technical issue. There are no major safety concerns." A journalist on board reported hearing an "unusual sound" during takeoff of the aircraft known as "Air Force Two," but noted that the landing was "completely normal." Harris will visit Guatemala and Mexico this week, carrying a message of hope to a region impacted by COVID-19 and addressing the root causes of migration from the area, which is one of the thorny issues facing the White House.
