WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The United States Secret Service uncovered what officials describe as a “suspicious stand” — resembling a hunting-platform — situated in a tree with a clear view of where Air Force One normally lands near Palm Beach International Airport ahead of Donald Trump’s planned arrival, federal sources said.
In a statement, the Secret Service said that during its advance sweep of the area, agents identified “items of interest” tied to the elevated platform. “There was no impact to any movements and no individuals were present or involved at the location,” spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said.
According to the FBI, the structure appears to have been in place for months and now falls under an active investigation. “Prior to the President’s return to West Palm Beach, agents discovered what appeared to be an elevated hunting stand within sight line of the Air Force One landing zone,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.
While it remains unclear whether the stand was intended for hunting invasive species, recreational use, or a more sinister purpose, authorities are treating it as a potential threat given its proximity to the arrival zone used by the president. The discovery comes against the backdrop of heightened presidential security concerns, particularly in the wake of prior assassination plots in the same region.
Local law enforcement and federal agents are collaborating on finding evidence, including cellphone-data analysis, while parts of Southern Boulevard were briefly closed during the investigation. The Secret Service emphasized that layered security measures successfully prevented any direct threat or disruption to presidential operations.
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