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FBI Probes Hunting Stand Overlooking Trump’s Air Force One Exit at Palm Beach Airport

Investigators are using cellphone analytics to trace the builder’s identity.

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President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews.
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Overview

  • Secret Service agents found the elevated stand during advance sweeps on Oct. 17 with a direct sight line to where the president exits Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport.
  • Officials say no individuals were at the scene, there was no impact to presidential movements, and the FBI has taken the lead after flying in resources to process evidence.
  • A Secret Service photo shows the structure secured in a tree, and authorities temporarily closed a stretch of Southern Boulevard while the scene was examined.
  • A law enforcement source said the stand appeared to have been in place for months, but investigators have not determined attribution or intent.
  • A White House official said the president used smaller stairs to board quickly on Sunday due to increased security measures, and a senior law enforcement source said there is currently no indication the stand was built to target him.