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FBI Probes Suspicious Hunting Stand Overlooking Air Force One Exit in Palm Beach

Agents are analyzing evidence to determine who placed the structure.

Federal sources said the structure was found Thursday during a routine security sweep ahead of Trump’s arrival at Palm Beach International Airport. The small elevated platform — wedged high in a treeline across Southern Boulevard and a canal — appeared to face the president’s flight line. (Secret Service)
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 discovered the elevated platform during advance sweeps near Palm Beach International Airport on Oct. 17.
  • The stand had a direct line of sight to the area where President Trump exits Air Force One, and no individuals were found at the scene.
  • The FBI assumed the lead, flew in personnel, processed the site over the weekend, and is using cellphone analytics and lab forensics.
  • A White House official said the president boarded via the smaller stairs under heightened measures, and local authorities secured routes around the airport.
  • No suspect has been identified or motive disclosed, and a law enforcement source said the structure appeared to have been there for months.