Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

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Authorities arrested Jeanine John Taele, 38, near President Trump's golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Sunday afternoon. Taele was observed photographing and videoing the golf course grounds and appearing to monitor security activities. Investigators found a pistol and armor-piercing ammunition in his vehicle. The arrest occurred shortly before President Trump was scheduled to attend a Republican party fundraising dinner at the Trump National Golf Course. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department made the arrest.

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The arrest occurred ahead of President Trump's visit for a fundraising dinner.

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The man was observed photographing and videoing the golf course and appearing to monitor security.

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The arrested man, Jeanine John Taele, 38, was found with a pistol and armour-piercing ammunition.

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An armed man was arrested near President Trump's golf course in California.

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Authorities in California have arrested a man who was seen near a golf course owned by President Donald Trump in the Los Angeles area, just ahead of the president's visit for a fundraising dinner there. Jeanine John Taele, 38, was found with a pistol and armour-piercing ammunition in his vehicle 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.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.

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