Emergency services were called to a security alert at a golf club belonging to Donald Trump shortly after the departure of the US president’s son earlier today. The Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, also known as the bomb squad, was dispatched to the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland, following the delivery of an envelope suspected to contain a powdery substance. The incident occurred after businessman Eric Trump, aged 42, had left the premises to travel to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Both Donald Trump and Eric Trump are currently in Davos, Switzerland, attending the WEF, which runs from January 19 to January 23 under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” The luxurious hotel had previously faced a bomb threat that prompted a police investigation. Despite the security alert, the hotel remained operational as it was closed for winter during the episode.
Law enforcement personnel, including a specialized sniffer dog from Dublin, conducted a thorough search of the area but found no suspicious items. A spokesperson for the Defence Forces refrained from commenting on the ongoing operation. Meanwhile, Gardai confirmed an ongoing incident in west Clare without specifically naming Doonbeg, although sources verified that the affected establishment was Mr. Trump’s hotel complex.
Eric Trump had stayed at the hotel the previous night after arriving in Dublin on Tuesday. Earlier on Wednesday, Eric Trump shared an aerial view of the Doonbeg site, announcing that it would host the Irish Golf Open from September 9 to 13 this year. The security alert was triggered by the delivery of an envelope believed to contain a powdery substance, as reported by the Irish Mirror.
Emergency services swiftly responded to the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland, which is under the ownership of Donald Trump.