Donald Trump has been advised by the Secret Service that his current security measures on his golf courses are insufficient to guarantee his safety unless they are significantly upgraded, according to reports.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe told the former president that substantial reinforcement of security personnel and more comprehensive planning are required if Trump intends to continue golfing at certain locations, the New York Times reported.
This conversation occurred during a meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday. The meeting took place just one day after an incident in which Ryan Routh, allegedly armed with an SKS assault rifle, was apprehended hiding in the bushes on the golf course, only a few hundred yards away from Trump as he played.
Members of Trump’s campaign have voiced frustration, claiming they have repeatedly asked for additional Secret Service agents but have not received the necessary reinforcements, according to The Times.
The discussion between Trump and the Secret Service was reportedly fraught with tension, as Trump questioned whether it was still safe for him to continue playing golf. Director Rowe explained the complexities of securing a vast golf course, especially when it is located so close to public roads, the Times stated.
Trump also mentioned that photographers often capture images of him playing at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. He pointed out during the meeting that if photographers could easily get pictures of him, then someone with a rifle scope might be able to do the same, according to the newspaper.
{Matzav.com}
