Trump's Motorcade Reroutes to Avoid Suspicious Object Near Palm Beach Airport
January 12, 2026
Trump’s Sunday departure from Florida featured a security-driven reroute to Palm Beach International Airport after a “suspicious object” was found during screening, with the motorcade taking a circular path rather than the direct route to the airport.
Departing Mar-a-Lago around 6:20 p.m., the motorcade’s ten-minute drive to the airport included a moving blockade by motorcycle officers to ensure security.
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FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI led the investigation and deployed resources, including cell phone analytics, to gather evidence.
Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi described taking a secondary route as standard precautionary protocol.
Earlier, authorities had found an elevated hunting stand with line of sight to the Air Force One landing zone near the same airport, though no suspects were located at the scene.
Trump told reporters he knows nothing about the object or the investigation.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the motorcade reroute was a precaution tied to the ongoing investigation, with limited details provided.
Officials stated the reroute did not disrupt Trump’s travel schedule as investigators evaluated the item and security adjustments were implemented.
Air Force One was parked on the airport’s opposite side with exterior lights off, and police motorcycles formed a moving blockade during the motorcade.
The incident was reported by the Associated Press as Trump departed Florida on Sunday.
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AP News • Jan 12, 2026
Trump's motorcade in Florida rerouted due to 'suspicious object' | AP News
ABC News • Jan 12, 2026
Trump's motorcade in Florida rerouted due to 'suspicious object'
Global News • Jan 12, 2026
Trump’s Florida motorcade rerouted due to ‘suspicious object,’ says White House
Hindustan Times • Jan 12, 2026
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