A 38-year-old man, identified as Jeanine John Taele, was arrested at Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes ahead of President Trump's visit to California. Police said he was found with an illegally-modified AR-15 rifle, body armor, high-capacity magazines, and notebooks containing anti-Trump statements.
The suspect in the thwarted assassination attempt at Trump National Golf Course has been identified by police as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele. Law enforcement officers recovered an illegally-modified AR-15 rifle, body armor, high-capacity magazines, and notebooks containing anti-Trump statements from his residence. The weapons and documentation were seized after the suspect was taken into custody early Wednesday morning.
Fox News first reported the arrest at 02:10 Jerusalem, describing the recovery of a modified AR-style rifle, body armor, and journals containing 'alarming statements.' At 06:47 Jerusalem, Israeli journalist Ariel Kahana reported that the suspect had been monitoring security preparations ahead of President Trump's visit, followed by N12's Tomer Almagor reporting that the suspect had documented security arrangements at the golf course. Police have now confirmed the suspect's identity and the specific weapons recovered.
The incident marks the second known attempt on President Trump's life in recent months, following a foiled plot during a July rally. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues. His motive has not been officially stated.
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