A man was arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami on Saturday after allegedly becoming disruptive and making physical contact with a Secret Service agent. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed President Donald Trump was not present at the time of the incident.
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The man, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was taken into custody after refusing to comply with lawful orders at a security checkpoint. Video footage showed him being detained by officers. He was later charged with disorderly conduct and resisting without violence.
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The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. at a security screening area staffed by Secret Service personnel and local police. Authorities stated the situation was quickly contained and did not affect the security posture for future visits to the club.
The arrest comes just days after a separate incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman allegedly attempted to storm the event. However, the Secret Service emphasized that the two incidents are unrelated.
Trump National Doral is currently hosting the Cadillac Championship, a PGA Tour event featuring top golfers. The club recently unveiled a gold statue of the president, which has drawn attention from visitors and media.
Authorities did not provide further details about the man's motives or background. The Secret Service reiterated that the arrest did not disrupt the ongoing tournament or pose any threat to the president.