President Donald Trump’s motorcade was abruptly rerouted Sunday after Secret Service agents discovered what they described as a “suspicious object” during a security sweep at Palm Beach International Airport.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the incident, noting the Secret Service launched a “further investigation” and quickly adjusted the motorcade’s path. The change led to a strange, looping route through Palm Beach, with law enforcement in high alert and press vans so tightly packed they nearly collided during a sharp slowdown.
The air was thick with urgency. Police motorcycles zipped alongside the convoy. Press vehicles were ordered to “keep it tight.” When the motorcade finally reached the airport, Air Force One was parked on the opposite side from its usual spot — shrouded in darkness, its external lights off.
Trump boarded safely and departed for Washington, but he didn’t stay quiet.
During the flight, Trump addressed growing unrest in Iran, warning that its leaders are “starting to cross a red line.” The former president didn’t mince words. “These are violent leaders — I don’t know if they’re leaders or just, they rule through violence,” he told reporters.
He added a chilling warning, “If Iran retaliates, we’ll hit them at levels they’ve never seen before.”
“I’ve got options that are so strong,” he said, signaling serious military planning is already underway. Trump is receiving hourly updates on the ongoing Iranian demonstrations and is set for briefings with top military and diplomatic leaders this week — including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
☄️#BREAKING: NOW SECRET SERVICE re routed president trumps motorcade after finding a suspicious package at the airport. pic.twitter.com/danvekkN8Y
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The protests in Iran have intensified since the New Year, and the regime has tried to choke off Western access by cutting internet and phone connections. But activists have defied those efforts, using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite tech to get footage and news out.
Trump has become more vocal as tensions rise, blasting the Iranian regime on Truth Social and praising the people of Iran for standing up.
“Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump posted. “The USA stands ready to help!!!”
This all comes just months after Trump ordered devastating strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, a move that stunned the global stage and showed he’s not bluffing.
As the region teeters on a knife’s edge, one thing is clear: Trump is watching, and the world is watching him.
