Donald Trump's motorcade was forced into a diversion after the discovery of a "suspicious" device.
The object was turfed up during routine security checks at Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday, forcing the Secret Service to alter President Donald Trump's motorcade route.
Agents conducting advance sweeps ahead of the president's arrival made the discovery, prompting immediate action from the security team.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said: "During advance sweeps of PBI Airport, a suspicious object was discovered by USSS."
"A further investigation was warranted and the presidential motorcade route was adjusted accordingly," she added.
Ms Leavitt's statement came as the President was en route to the airport.
She shared the update while Mr Trump's convoy was being redirected away from its original path.
The column of cars then proceeded to drive in a circle around town as police motorcycles raced alongside.
Mr Trump's motorcade was forced to reroute before he boarded Air Force One (file photo)
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Nearby press vans were so close together that they almost crashed into each other during the reroute - braking hard to avoid a collision after drivers were instructed to "keep it tight".
Officials deemed additional scrutiny of the object was needed before allowing the motorcade to proceed along its planned course.
Mr Trump went on to board Air Force One safely before heading back to the White House.
The Secret Service itself has not provided further comment on the incident beyond the initial statement from the White House.
Investigations into the discovery are expected to continue as part of standard protocol.
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Last November, multiple people fell ill after a "suspicious package" was delivered to Air Force One's operations centre at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Maryland.
Officials said the package contained an unidentified white powder.
Initial tests by a Hazmat team did not detect anything hazardous - though investigators were said to be probing reports of "political propaganda" in the package.
PICTURED: Military personnel stand by Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Last November, multiple people fell ill after a 'suspicious package' was delivered to JBA
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And shortly before his return to the White House in late 2024, Mr Trump's Florida campaign headquarters were rocked by rumours of further "devices".
Police shut down his offices for a forensic search - with staffers fearing foreign interference after people heard beeping under a worker's desk.
Despite the police presence, officials determined quickly that the devices were likely a prank, the New York Times revealed.
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