By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-08-05 00:15:58 | Updated at 2026-08-05 09:16:48
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A "suspicious man" has been arrested at Donald Trump's National Golf Club in California just days ahead of the President's visit.
Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, California, was arrested at the Rancho Palos Verdes after taking photos and videos at the golf course, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Plainclothes federal officers spotted him walking the golf course grounds as he appeared to monitor the course's security-planning activities, authorities said.
Deputies from the Lomita Sheriff's Station said Taele was already under investigation for robbery by the El Segundo Police Department.
During a search of the man, police allegedly recovered a 16-round magazine loaded with hollow-point ammunition in his trouser pocket.
Searching his vehicle, police found another pistol, loaded with a round in the chamber, and a loaded magazine containing hollow-point ammunition.
The President was aboard Air Force One, headed to his California golf course as police announced the arrest.
He is set to attend a Republican National Committee dinner at the National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes - around 30 miles south of central Los Angeles.
He was then arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed firearm and possessing prohibited ammunition.
Authorities, including the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, then obtained a search warrant to conduct a search of Taele's home in Downey - where they found a cache of weapons.
Weapons seized by authorities included an illegally modified AR-platform rifle, a .45-calibre pistol, high capacity magazines, bulk pistol, and rifle ammunition.
Also found in the property was body armour, two radio signal devices and multiple notebooks which contained "concerning statements", according to authorities.
The US Secret Service, a law enforcement agency which protects The President and other politicians, is now investigating if Taele posed a threat to Mr Trump.
There is no current indication an attack on The President was being planned, a law enforcement source told CNN.
The FBI's Joint Terrorism Tas Force, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and US Secret Service are all now aiding in the investigation.
Further charges could be filed as the investigation continues, authorities said.
There is no credible threat to communities at the moment, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement, released on Tuesday.
"However, this case underscores the importance of vigilance, strong partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and the proactive steps taken to identify and investigate suspicious activity before it can escalate," the force added.
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