How Did an Armed Individual Get Within 500 Yards of Former President Trump? Here's Why Trump's Golf Courses Pose Challenges to Secret Service

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Golf courses have presented significant security challenges for the Secret Service, particularly those owned by Donald Trump. The vast, open spaces and proximity to public roads make securing the area difficult, especially given Trump's preference for socializing with club members. Despite increased security following a previous attempt on Trump’s life, another armed individual came within 500 yards of him during a recent round of golf. The attacker was stopped, but officials are considering additional security measures. Unlike military-based courses used by past presidents like Obama, Trump’s courses are more exposed, further complicating protection efforts.

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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.

00:03Golf courses have presented significant security challenges for the Secret Service, particularly

00:07those owned by Donald Trump.

00:09The vast open spaces and proximity to public roads make securing the area difficult, especially

00:14given Trump's preference for socializing with club members.

00:17Despite increased security following a previous attempt on Trump's life, another armed individual

00:22came within 500 yards of him during a recent round of golf.

00:26The attacker was stopped, but officials are considering additional security measures.

00:30Unlike military-based courses used by past presidents like Obama, Trump's courses are

00:35more exposed, further complicating protection efforts.

00:38For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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