Authorities arrested 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele on Sunday near the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Los Angeles County deputies detained the suspect in a parking lot after discovering a pistol and restricted ammunition in his vehicle. Officials report that the individual was seen walking around the golf course grounds while recording video and photos of the area, apparently monitoring security operations.
The arrest occurred shortly before a scheduled visit by President Trump, who is in California for a fundraising dinner hosted by the Republican National Committee. Following the initial detention, detectives executed a search warrant at the suspect's residence in Downey. During that search, officers seized additional weapons, ammunition, body armor, and signal devices. Investigators also recovered notebooks containing concerning statements.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is currently handling the investigation in coordination with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and the United States Secret Service. The suspect remains in custody as officials work to determine the full extent of the threat. This incident follows a pattern of security concerns and threats targeting the former president over recent years.