Overview
- The Secret Service discovered a suspicious object during advance sweeps at Palm Beach International Airport, prompting a precautionary route change for the presidential motorcade, the White House said.
- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the item was found on a road leading to the airport and confirmed a joint investigation with the FBI and Secret Service.
- Local access points were temporarily closed, including the Southern Boulevard ramp, as deputies positioned along the perimeter, according to WPBF observations.
- Officials said the president’s travel schedule remained on track, with Air Force One departing around 6:30 p.m., according to ABC News.
- Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the object or reported any arrests, and the inquiry remains ongoing.