EXCLUSIVE: A potentially concerning discovery has been made by the U.S. Secret Service at Palm Beach International Airport. Officials have identified a hunting stand that offers a clear view of the area where President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One, according to reports shared with Fox News Digital.

The stand was located by agents on Thursday, prompting an investigation now spearheaded by the FBI. FBI Director Kash Patel indicated that no links have been established between the hunting stand and any individuals at this time.

“Before the President’s arrival in West Palm Beach, the U.S. Secret Service found what seemed to be an elevated hunting stand within the line of sight of Air Force One’s landing zone,” Patel explained to Fox News Digital. “No people were present when the discovery was made. The FBI has assumed control of the investigation, deploying resources to gather evidence and utilizing our cell phone analytics capabilities.”

Anthony Guglielmi, the U.S. Secret Service’s chief of communications, confirmed that they are collaborating closely with the FBI and local law enforcement in Palm Beach County on this matter.

The discovery of the hunting stand, located near the airport regularly used by President Trump in Florida, has raised security concerns as officials work to determine its purpose and origins.

Guglielmi said agents discovered the hunting stand during their “advance security preparations” prior to Trump’s arrival in Palm Beach.

“There was no impact to any movements and no individuals were present or involved at the location,” Guglielmi told Fox News.

“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 added.

President Donald Trump exits from Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on February 14, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital the stand appeared to have been set up “months ago.” 

The investigation comes weeks after Ryan Routh was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump on a Palm Beach golf course from a sniper’s nest he set up in bushes along a fence line.

A sketch depicting court proceedings during the Ryan Routh trial in Fort Pierce, Florida on September 23, 2025. Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen after being found guilty. (Lothar Speer)

Routh, 59, was charged on five federal criminal counts, including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple firearms offenses.

That alleged attempt came after a separate attempt where Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa.