The elevated structure sat empty when Secret Service agents spotted it during routine security sweeps. A law enforcement source told Fox News the stand appeared to have been erected “months ago.”
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The discovery occurred before Trump landed in Palm Beach, allowing agents to secure the area without disrupting presidential movements. Secret Service communications chief Anthony Guglielmi confirmed no one was present at the location when agents made the discovery.
“Prior to the President’s return to West Palm Beach, USSS discovered what appeared to be an elevated hunting stand within sight line of the Air Force One landing zone,” Patel told Fox News. “No individuals were located at the scene.”
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“While we are not able to provide details about the specific items or their intent, this incident underscores the importance of our layered security measures,” he said.
The concerning discovery follows two recent attempts on Trump’s life. Ryan Routh, 59, faces five federal charges for allegedly building a sniper’s nest at a Palm Beach golf course. Earlier, a gunman wounded Trump’s ear at a Butler, Pa. rally.
The FBI continues investigating who placed the stand and when.
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https://dailycaller.com/2025/10/19/suspicious-hunting-stand-with-direct-line-of-sight-to-trump-found-near-palm-beach-airport/