Trump told reporters the switch had nothing to do with security concerns.
A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.
Austin Tucker Martin rarely, if ever, talked about politics, seemed afraid of guns, and came from a family of Trump supporters, according to a cousin.
The 26-year-old suspect allegedly damaged the victim's car and four windows at the house, according to the arrest report.
County officials say the employee has been placed on paid administrative leave, pending further review.
A 31-year-old Raleigh man will serve more than two years in prison for the threats against then-President Joe Biden.