Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA
Authorities arrested a man at a Trump-owned golf course in California after he was found with a loaded firearm, ammunition, and body armor. The suspect was allegedly monitoring security preparations ahead of a political fundraiser, though officials stated there is no current credible threat to the community.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns surrounding high-profile political figures and the potential for violence at campaign-related events.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California — A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in his car was arrested Sunday at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course after appearing to monitor security preparations two days ahead of Trump's fundraiser there, authorities said Tuesday.
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 armor and notebooks with "concerning statements."
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