A 23-year-old man, Anthony Thomas Reyes, was arrested after attempting to scale the wall of President Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort, allegedly with the intent to ‘spread the gospel’ and marry the president’s teenage granddaughter, Kai. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning as the president was in Washington, D.C., and law enforcement sources indicated federal charges could be imminent. Reyes was initially arrested on trespassing charges after attempting to unlawfully enter the private property, with his bond raised from $1,000 to $50,000 following the incident.
According to local police records, Reyes had previously attempted to enter Mar-A-Lago on New Year’s Eve, prompting a trespassing warning from Palm Beach authorities. The incident was reported by the U.S. Secret Service, which stated that Reyes triggered alarms after climbing the perimeter fence. Secret Service personnel detained him without incident at the scene, after which Palm Beach police responded and took him into custody for trespassing. The Secret Service has not released further details about the incident, though the Palm Beach Daily News reported that Reyes’s attempt to enter the property was not his first.
The case has attracted media attention, with multiple headlines linking the incident to the broader context of individuals attempting to access high-profile locations, including the White House. Earlier this week, a woman was also arrested for attempting to climb the fence surrounding the White House. Such incidents typically result in legal action, although the extent of the charges may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case. The potential for federal charges against Reyes highlights the seriousness with which authorities view unauthorized access to private property, particularly when the property is associated with a high-profile individual such as the president of the United States.
Reyes’s arrest raises questions about the security measures in place at Mar-A-Lago and the level of public interest in accessing the private property. Although Trump is not currently residing at the resort, the property remains a site of significant public attention. The incident also underscores the broader issue of individuals attempting to gain access to high-profile locations, a trend that has prompted increased security at such sites. The case is expected to remain under review as authorities determine the next steps in the legal process. For now, the focus remains on the legal consequences of Reyes’s actions and the potential for federal charges to follow.