Trump's motorcade rerouted after 'suspicious device' discovered by Secret Service near Florida airport
President Donald Trump's motorcade had to be rerouted on Sunday after Secret Service agents discovered a 'suspicious device.'
By MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER
Published: 00:33 GMT, 12 January 2026 | Updated: 02:37 GMT, 12 January 2026
President Donald Trump's motorcade had to be rerouted on Sunday after Secret Service agents discovered a 'suspicious device.'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the news as the president made his way to Palm Beach International Airport.
'During advance sweeps of PBI Airport, a suspicious object was discovered by USSS,' she said.
'A further investigation was warranted and the presidential motorcade route was adjusted accordingly.'
The motorcade then took an unusual route to the Palm Beach airport, making a circular route around town as police motorcycles raced along side.
The press vans were so close together that they almost crashed into each other during a slow down to make a turn, breaking hard to avoid a collision. The drivers of the press vans were instructed to 'keep it tight.'
Air Force One was then seen on the opposite side of the airport than it is usually located and the lights outside the plane were off as the motorcade arrived.
The president is now onboard Air Force One heading back to the White House, telling reporters on the way that the leaders of Iran are 'starting to' cross a red line as demonstrations throughout the country continue.
President Donald Trump's motorcade had to be rerouted on Sunday after a 'suspicious device' was found
The president told reporters that the leaders of Iran are 'starting to' cross a red line as demonstrations throughout the country continue
'These are violent leaders - I don't know if they're leaders or just, they rule through violence,' Trump said. 'But we're looking at it very seriously the military's looking at it and we're looking at very strong options.'
If Iran then tries to retaliate, Trump said, 'We'll hit them at levels they've never seen before, they won't even believe it.
'I've got options that are so strong,' he said.
Trump then added that he is getting hourly reports on the ongoing protests in the country, and is set to be briefed by top aides this week.
Top military and diplomatic staffers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine, are anticipated to be present at the meeting, per the Wall Street Journal.