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An armed man allegedly scouted President Trump\u2019s California golf club before the commander in chief\u2019s visit, and investigators say the arrest uncovered an illegal rifle, body armor and a weapons stash.<\/p>\n

Read more Trump reacts to arrest of heavily armed suspect at golf course ahead of his California visit<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, was charged in a federal criminal complaint with possessing an unregistered short-barreled rifle after his arrest Saturday at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes.<\/p>\n

The felony carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.<\/p>\n

Federal agents were conducting security sweeps ahead of Trump\u2019s Aug. 4 visit when they spotted Taele on July 31 walking around the course wearing an earpiece while taking photos and videos of security-planning activities, according to court papers.<\/p>\n

Taele returned to the club Saturday, prompting staff to alert authorities.<\/p>\n

He allegedly approached federal agents and falsely claimed he worked for the State Department and was assigned to a security detail. <\/p>\n

Taele also admitted he had a loaded firearm inside his pickup truck parked at the club.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s deputies responded and discovered Taele had an outstanding El Segundo warrant tied to a robbery case.<\/p>\n

Deputies found a 16-round magazine loaded with hollow-point ammunition in his pocket.<\/p>\n

A search of his pickup truck turned up a loaded 9mm pistol with a round chambered, another loaded magazine filled with hollow-point ammunition, binoculars and a badge labeled \u201csecurity protection agent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Investigators then searched Taele\u2019s home Sunday, where they seized an illegally modified AR-platform rifle that had never been registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, along with additional firearms, ammunition, high-capacity magazines, body armor, an earpiece, two radio signal devices and notebooks containing concerning statements.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile we are still investigating the motives of this individual, we are thankful he was apprehended before the President\u2019s visit,\u201d First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said. \u201cFederal and local law enforcement stepped in early and prevented what could have been a dangerous situation from occurring.\u201d<\/p>\n

FBI Los Angeles Assistant Director in Charge Patrick Grandy said Taele\u2019s actions \u201craised serious red flags\u201d just days before Trump\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no room for error, particularly in light of previous attempts on President Trump\u2019s life,\u201d Grandy said.<\/p>\n

Essayli later wrote on X that investigators were still working to determine Taele\u2019s motives but praised the FBI, US Secret Service, ATF and Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department for intervening before the president\u2019s visit and preventing \u201ca potentially dangerous situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taele is also facing firearms-related charges and a 2025 robbery case in Los Angeles Superior Court, where he was granted $250,000 bail. <\/p>\n

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He is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court after being transferred into federal custody.<\/p>\n

The FBI, US Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department are investigating the case.<\/p>\n

A federal criminal complaint contains allegations only. <\/p>\n

Taele is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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