Suspicious Phone Call Triggers Law Enforcement Investigation and Traffic Delays at President Donald J. Trump International Airport – Just Hours Before Trump’s Departure

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New signs direct drivers to President Donald J. Trump International AirportA suspicious phone call set off a major law enforcement response Sunday afternoon at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, forcing the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) to slow traffic into the terminal as a precaution and leaving travelers facing potential delays.The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) confirmed that authorities investigated a bomb threat at the airport. Fortunately, no explosive device was found.Airport officials posted the alert on X around 1:23 p.m.: “Law enforcement is investigating a suspicious phone call. As a precaution, PBSO has slowed traffic entering the terminal. Travelers may experience delays. If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Thanks for your patience & cooperation.”Law enforcement is investigating a suspicious phone call. As a precaution, PBSO has slowed traffic entering the terminal. Travelers may experience delays.If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement.Thanks for your patience & cooperation.— President Donald J. Trump International Airport (@fly_DJT) October 18, 2026According to WPTV, a witness reported that vehicle access to the arrivals and departures area had been blocked.Some frustrated passengers reportedly abandoned their vehicles along Belvedere Boulevard and began walking toward the terminal, apparently fearing they would miss their flights.Meanwhile, WPBF 25 News confirmed a significant police presence, with deputies redirecting motorists around the airport.The timing was particularly concerning.President Trump had been spending the weekend in South Florida and was reportedly expected to fly back to Washington later Sunday.However, authorities have not publicly established that the bomb threat specifically targeted Trump or was connected to his scheduled departure. There has also been no publicly confirmed identification of the caller.By approximately 2:34 p.m., airport officials announced that access roads had reopened and normal operations had resumed.The scare occurred while President Trump was in the West Palm Beach area and hours before he was scheduled to depart the airport for Washington, D.C. The airport, formerly Palm Beach International (PBI), was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport earlier this year after legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The three-letter code is now DJT.The post Suspicious Phone Call Triggers Law Enforcement Investigation and Traffic Delays at President Donald J. Trump International Airport – Just Hours Before Trump’s Departure appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.