Palm Beach Officials Mull Closing Mar-a-Lago Amid Heightened Security

An indefinite road closure is creating gridlock and safety concerns for local residents.
Palm Beach Officials Mull Closing Mar-a-Lago Amid Heightened Security
A police officer stands guard at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 14, 2024. Giorgio Viera/ AFP via Getty Images
Samantha Flom
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Heightened security protocols at and around former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club have Palm Beach, Florida, officials contemplating its closure.

The U.S. Secret Service ramped up its protection of the former president’s estate, along with his other properties, after the July 13 attempt on his life.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].