Arrested at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles

Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, who was arrested at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, is charged in a federal criminal complaint with possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle, a felony carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in… pic.twitter.com/oY3ISp8n6x

— F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) August 5, 2026

… federal prison.

Taele was detained after being seen taking photos and video of security-planning activities ahead of President Trump’s visit to the golf club today.

LASD deputies found ammunition in Taele’s pocket, searched his vehicle, and seized a loaded pistol with a round chambered and a loaded magazine.

A search of Taele’s residence seized high-powered firearms, ammunition, body armor, and a notebook.

Taele is charged in Los Angeles Superior Court with firearms-related crimes and a 2025 robbery. He was granted $250,000 bail in that case.

He is expected to make his initial appearance in the United States District Court in Los Angeles soon after his transfer to federal custody.

While we are still investigating this individual’s motives, we are thankful he was apprehended before the President’s visit. The FBI Los Angeles, Los Angeles ATF, Secret Service, and @LASDHQ intervened early and prevented a potentially dangerous situation. We thank them for their quick work.

This remains an active investigation.

🚨 BREAKING: A HEAVILY ARMED MAN has been arrested outside Trump National Golf Club in California, after he CAMPED OUT before 47's visit

ANOTHER WOULD-BE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT.

On Sunday, Jeanine John Taele had an illegally modified AR, radio devices, a .45 caliber pistol, BODY… pic.twitter.com/Y3R6NdtTQj

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 4, 2026