Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before president's visit

An armed man was arrested at President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles on Sunday, two days before the US leader's planned visit. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, was apprehended while photographing and videoing the golf course grounds, appearing to monitor security activities.

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walking throughout the golf course grounds taking photographs and videos and appearing to monitor security-planning activities

During his detention, deputies discovered a 16-round magazine with hollow-point ammunition in Taele's pocket. A subsequent search of his vehicle revealed a loaded pistol and an additional loaded magazine. Investigators later found an assault-style rifle, a pistol, a bulletproof vest, high-capacity magazines, ammunition, radios, and notebooks with concerning statements at his home.

Trump was scheduled to arrive at the golf club Tuesday evening for a fundraising dinner hosted by the Republican National Committee. The visit to California, a Democratic stronghold, is rare for the president. Hours before his arrival, Governor Gavin Newsom urged Trump to release wildfire reconstruction funding.

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the suspect's pants pocket

This incident follows a pattern of security concerns surrounding Trump. In July 2024, he was targeted during a rally in Pennsylvania, where a gunman killed one audience member and wounded him. Another armed man was arrested on a West Palm Beach golf course where Trump was playing, and in April, Trump was evacuated from an event in Washington after an armed man attempted to enter the venue.

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multiple notebooks containing concerning statements