A man was arrested Saturday afternoon at President Donald Trump’s Doral National Golf Club near Miami following a reported disturbance, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m., and Trump was not present at the club at the time, the agency said.
Michael Townsend, the acting special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s Miami division, said the man approached a security area within the golf club and then became disruptive, failing to comply with lawful orders. The individual made physical contact with a Secret Service member and was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.
The arrested man, who has not been named, was charged by the Doral Police Department with disorderly conduct and resisting without violence. Townsend emphasized that “at no point did this situation impact the established security posture for the President’s visit to Trump Doral National Golf Club by Secret Service.”
Why it matters
The arrest comes amid heightened security concerns around President Trump following recent serious threats. Just one week prior, shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., where Trump was forced to leave the stage. A Secret Service agent was wounded but protected by a bulletproof vest, and the suspect has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
In previous years, the Secret Service has faced similar threats at Trump properties. In 2024, for example, a man was arrested after allegedly aiming a rifle at Trump at the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach. That individual was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate.
Background
The Doral National Golf Club has been closely guarded during Trump’s visits, reflecting elevated security protocols for former and current presidents at private properties. The Secret Service is tasked with maintaining a secure environment despite public access to such facilities.
Incidents like this highlight ongoing security challenges as political figures encounter threats at public and private events. The recent series of threats has led to increased vigilance by law enforcement agencies in protecting high-profile individuals.
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