Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit - BBC News

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.

Image source, Getty ImagesByMax MatzaPublished5 August 2026, 00:36 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAuthorities in California have arrested a man who was seen near a golf course owned by President Donald Trump in the Los Angeles area, ahead of the president's visit for a fundraising dinner there.

Jeanine John Taele, 38, was found with a pistol and illegal ammunition at the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, investigators say.

According to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, he was "observed walking throughout the golf course grounds taking photographs and videos and appearing to monitor security-planning activities".

The arrest took place on Sunday afternoon. Trump is currently visiting California to attend a Republican party fundraising dinner at the course on Tuesday.

Taele is being held o charges of carrying a concealed firearm and possession of armour-piercing/prohibited ammunition.