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Mar-a-Lago Boosts Security With Robotic Dog Patrols Amid Repeated Intrusions by Chinese National

Nov 11, 2024, 07:01 PM

Following President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the US election, security measures at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, have been significantly intensified. The Secret Service has deployed advanced technology, including a robotic dog from a Hyundai subsidiary, to patrol the perimeter of the property. Anthony Guglielmi, the chief communications officer for the Secret Service, declined to specify how long the robotic units have been in use but stated they "boast technology that can aid the service’s security goals." The "high-tech hound" was filmed walking the grounds of Mar-a-Lago, and video footage has been circulated showing the robotic dog on patrol. In addition to technological enhancements, Palm Beach County authorities have implemented increased security measures around the estate, including road closures, flight diversions, and barriers. These actions come amid repeated attempts by a Chinese national to enter Mar-a-Lago; the man has been arrested multiple times over the past few weeks for trespassing at the resort. The Palm Beach County police arrested the individual again after he tried to enter the President-elect's residence.