NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade County
Authorities arrest man with ammunition and loaded gun at Trump National Golf Course
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Jeanine John Taele, 38, was arrested Sunday at the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes after allegedly monitoring security preparations for a Republican National Committee fundraiser. Authorities recovered a loaded pistol from his vehicle and a 16-round magazine in his pocket, later discovering body armor and notebooks containing "concerning statements" at his Downey home.
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The arrest occurred two days before a scheduled Republican National Committee dinner at the golf course, prompting a security investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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OrganizationLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department“Law enforcement agency that made the arrest and conducted the investigation”OrganizationRepublican National Committee“Organization hosting a dinner at the golf course”PersonJeanine John Taele“38-year-old man arrested at Trump National Golf Course”locationRancho Palos Verdes“Suburb where the golf course is located”OrganizationEl Segundo Police Department“Agency investigating Taele for a separate robbery case”PersonDonald Trump“President whose golf course was the site of the security incident”locationDowney“City where Taele's home was searched”