Trump Returns to DC From Florida

Former president arrives at Joint Base Andrews after trip to Palm Beach

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:00am

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A realistic painting of a lone black SUV parked on the tarmac of a military airbase, with the vehicle bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, creating a cinematic, nostalgic mood.The former president's return to the nation's capital continues to draw intense media attention.Palm Beach Today

Former President Donald Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. on the evening of April 12 after a trip to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump was seen disembarking from his private plane and heading to a waiting vehicle to continue his journey to the nation's capital.

Why it matters

Trump's return to the Washington, D.C. area comes as he continues to maintain a high profile and influence within the Republican party, despite no longer holding elected office. His movements and activities are closely watched by the media and political observers.

The details

Trump left his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida and arrived at Joint Base Andrews, a military facility in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. at around 8:25 p.m. ET on April 12. He was seen disembarking from his private plane and getting into a waiting SUV to continue his journey, likely to one of his properties in the nation's capital.

  • Trump departed Palm Beach, Florida around 8:00 p.m. ET on April 12.
  • Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at approximately 8:25 p.m. ET on April 12.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who served from 2017 to 2021. Trump continues to maintain a high profile and influence within the Republican party despite no longer holding elected office.

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The takeaway

Trump's return to the Washington, D.C. area underscores his continued political relevance and the intense media scrutiny he continues to face, even after leaving the presidency.