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Secret Service missed gun during search at Trump’s golf club while president was there in August
A club member accidentally carried a Glock past security at Trump's golf club; the Secret Service has launched an investigation and placed the responsible agent on leave.
- On August 31, 2025, a member of President Trump's golf club in Sterling, Virginia, inadvertently brought a Glock handgun into the facility while Trump was present.
- The club member self-reported the firearm after passing security, revealing that agents using handheld magnetometers had failed to detect the weapon during manual bag screening.
- Secret Service officials confirmed the member never came close to the president, initiated an internal investigation, and placed the screening agent on administrative leave pending review.
- Former Secret Service director Mark Sullivan said the failure represents a significant breakdown, and the agency stated it has redundant security layers and is conducting a comprehensive review.
- The incident intensifies scrutiny of the Secret Service’s practices amid past assassination attempts on Trump and has prompted calls for strengthened security protocols at protective sites.
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Secret Service missed Glock in bag at Trump golf course
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right7Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Right
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