Security officials were seen discovering an elevated hunting stand featuring a direct line of sight to the area where President Trump’s Air Force One arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida.
The incident arose during a sweep of the airfield ahead of Trump’s expected visit. The stand, which is roughly 200 yards from where the President’s plane was temporarily positioned due to airport construction, triggered concern because there was no real reason for that nest to be there in the first place.
The fact that it was in such close proximity to the VIP arrival zone sent warning bells across the board.point 202 |
The US Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have carried out an investigation on this front, while no weapons, ammunition, or suspects were found at the scene, authorities are now exploring whether or not the stand was placed for something nefarious, like surveillance or a possible assassination attempt.point 274 | 1
Trump reportedly made adjustments to his boarding protocol, opting to make use of smaller stairs to exit the plane, which officials claim was a precautionary step.point 254 |
The incident also arrives at a time when previously known plots and attempts targeting Trump intensified discussions about his security and the vulnerabilities revealed by unexpected structures near his movement zones.point 188 | 1