Overview
- The discovery was made during advance security sweeps at Palm Beach International Airport, triggering use of a preplanned alternate route.
- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the object was on a road leading to the airport, and deputies, the FBI and the Secret Service are investigating.
- Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said taking a secondary route was a precaution consistent with standard protection protocol.
- The president’s travel stayed on schedule, with Air Force One departing around 6:30 p.m., landing at Joint Base Andrews at 8:36 p.m., and Marine One reaching the White House at 9:12 p.m.
- Officials have not disclosed what the item was and reported no arrests or claims, as traffic controls and an atypical aircraft position were used during departure.