Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday abruptly canceled a planned appearance at a New Hampshire opioid event to remain in Washington.

Pence’s office said in a statement that the change of plans is “no cause for alarm.”

The VP’s office also said it was not health related.

The vice president never left the nation’s capital for the Granite State, officials said, contrary to reports that Air Force Two was called back in mid-air so that he could attend to an unspecified emergency.

“Something came up that required the @VP to remain in Washington, DC. It’s no cause for alarm. He looks forward to rescheduling the trip to New Hampshire very soon,” Pence spokeswoman Alyssa Farah tweeted.

Something came up that required the @VP to remain in Washington, DC. It’s no cause for alarm. He looks forward to rescheduling the trip to New Hampshire very soon.

— Alyssa Farah (@VPPressSec) July 2, 2019

A senior administration official said that Pence’s decision to stay in Washington “has nothing to do with the health of the vice president or the president.”

It is unusual for a president or vice president to suddenly shift their travel plans and the announcement set off speculation in Washington about the reasons for the change.

Twitter is starting to freak out:

Something weird is happening:

– Pence cancelled a trip to New Hampshire

– Putin is meeting his defence minister

– My takeaway came later than usual

— Shafik Mandhai (@ShafikFM) July 2, 2019

When this White House says “no cause for alarm.” pic.twitter.com/8ZAjpmoxD6

— Schooley (@Rschooley) July 2, 2019

trump calling emergency meeting because of the nike flag so pence had to turn his plane around – an actual thing that could really happen god help us

— Oliver Willis (@owillis) July 2, 2019

Trump has alerted staff to an emergency. Pence is being rushed back for a meeting as are generals. DEFCON raised.

— Pesach Lattin פסח לאטין (@pacelattin) July 2, 2019

BREAKING:
– VP Mike Pence AF2 plane turned back midair to deal with "emergency situation" at White House
– Putin cancels event to meet with Defence Minister
– EU Commission Security Council holding unscheduled meeting pic.twitter.com/LNF0tCo0kI

— cybersquatter (@cybersquatter_) July 2, 2019