Sec. of State Marco Rubio’s plane to Germany turns around after mechanical issue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday, according to a State Department spokesperson.

The plane has turned around and is returning to Joint Base Andrews and Rubio will continue his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft, the spokesperson added.

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