A man was arrested Saturday at President Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort in Florida after refusing to comply with Secret Service agents at a security checkpoint.
The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. at a screening station staffed by federal agents and local officers. Michael Townsend, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service’s Miami field office, said the suspect became disruptive during the encounter.
What Happened
“During the encounter, the individual became disruptive and failed to comply with lawful orders,” Townsend said. “He then made physical contact with a member of the Secret Service and was taken into custody without further incident.”
Video footage shared by conservative commentator Nick Sortor showed a man in handcuffs near the checkpoint. According to reports, the suspect triggered magnetometers while passing through the security screening area.
Doral police booked the suspect for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without violence. Officers transported him to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami following the arrest.
Investigation Details
Authorities have not released the suspect’s name or disclosed information about what prompted the confrontation. Trump had visited the property earlier that morning with family members before leaving the grounds.
The Cadillac Championship golf tournament drew large crowds to Doral that weekend, prompting enhanced security screening across resort entrances. Tighter protocols were in effect due to the event and presidential presence on the property.
This story has been updated. CNN’s staff contributed to this report.
