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Man Arrested With Gun Near Trump Visit | Charleston News
A man armed with a loaded gun and fake credentials was arrested at Trump National Golf Club just days before the President’s visit, sparking a major security alert. Authorities say 38-year-old John Jean Taele, who claimed to be with the State Department, was caught taking photos of security setups while wearing an earpiece. His truck contained a pistol, ammo, binoculars, and a bogus badge—his home yielded a modified rifle, body armor, and disturbing notes. Facing federal and state charges, including a potential 10-year sentence for illegal firearm possession, investigators are probing his…
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