Secretary's Flight Turns Back to DC

A plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Jim Risch had to turn back to Washington late Thursday. The plane, a C-32, a converted Boeing 757, had a problem with the cockpit windshield. This happened about 90 minutes after taking off from Joint Base Andrews. The plane was heading to Germany for the Munich Security Conference. The Secretary of State plans to continue his trip on a different plane. It is uncertain if the delay will affect his scheduled meeting with Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Munich Security Conference is a big deal. It's where top officials from around the world talk about global security issues. The Secretary of State's trip also includes a stop in the Middle East. This isn't the first time a plane has had to turn back due to mechanical issues. It's a reminder that even high-ranking officials aren't immune to flight delays. The Secretary of State's office has not yet confirmed if the delay will impact his schedule. This is a good opportunity to think about how these kinds of delays can affect important meetings and decisions.