Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course in California, authorities say
Authorities arrested Jeanine John Taele at a Trump-owned golf course in California after finding him with a loaded firearm and ammunition. The arrest occurred shortly before a scheduled fundraiser, and police later discovered additional weapons and concerning notes at his home.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns regarding political figures and the prevalence of political violence in the United States.
The president was due to appear at a fundraiser at the golf course two days after the arrest. ( AP Photo: John Antczak )
Link copied Share Share article An armed man was arrested at US President Donald Trump's Los Angeles golf course on Sunday, local time, after appearing to monitor security preparations two days ahead of a fundraiser, authorities say.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photos and video and had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket. Authorities recovered a loaded pistol in his car.
Law enforcement searched his home in the nearby city of Downey on Monday and found a plethora of firearms, magazines and ammunition, body armour and notebooks with "concerning statements".
A jury in 2025 found a man guilty of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at the president’s Florida country club. ( Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein )
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