Armed man arrested at Trump's LA golf course before president's visit
A man was arrested at Trump's golf course in Los Angeles ahead of a presidential visit, with police finding a loaded pistol and rifle in his possession, car and home.
Los Angeles police have arrested a man at President Donald Trump's golf course shortly before the president was scheduled to arrive for a visit. The arrest took place at Trump National Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, police said.
According to authorities, the suspect had a loaded pistol in his pocket when he was detained. During searches of his vehicle and residence, law enforcement also found a rifle, which was similarly loaded. Police confirmed that these weapons were among the items recovered from the three locations.
The man was taken into custody without incident. His identity has not been disclosed, and no details have been released about a possible motive or whether he posed a direct threat to the president. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives working to determine the circumstances that led to the arrest.
Trump's visit to the golf course was part of a planned trip to Southern California. Security measures had been implemented ahead of the visit, and the arrest occurred in connection with those measures. Officials have not said whether the man had any connection to the president or intended to disrupt the event, and further updates may be provided as the inquiry progresses.
