The road adjacent to former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence has been closed for nearly a month, causing significant disruption to local life and potentially impacting the operations of his Mar-a-Lago resort.
This closure comes as Palm Beach’s social season approaches and the 2024 election draws near.
The Secret Service implemented the closure of South Ocean Boulevard a week after an attempted assassination on Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
This decision has sparked concerns among local residents about emergency response times, daily traffic flow, and the potential for further security incidents near Trump’s property.
Palm Beach Mayor Danielle Moore addressed the situation at a recent town council meeting. She stated bluntly, “In my mind, if the road is closed, the Mar-a-Lago Club is closed.”
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Moore emphasized the impracticality of allowing hundreds of guests into the club while maintaining road closures, saying, “There’s no way in God’s green earth that they can bring 350 people into that club.”
The road closure is currently in effect 24/7 until at least November 5, coinciding with the upcoming election.
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This marks a departure from previous security measures when Trump was president, which only involved closures during his visits to Palm Beach.
Local officials and residents have expressed their concerns about the impact on daily life.
Fire Chief Sean Baker described the challenges faced by emergency responders, noting, “There’s a serpentine, there’s a gauntlet that we have to run.”
Council member Julie Araskog relayed feedback from constituents, stating, “Our residents don’t feel safe right now.”
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The closure has created logistical headaches for the community.
What were once quick trips have turned into lengthy detours, with some 10-minute drives now taking up to an hour.
This affects not only residents but also delivery drivers, caregivers, and tourists trying to navigate the island.
While town officials emphasized that their concerns are not politically motivated, they also stressed the need for a practical solution.
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Mayor Moore summed up the dilemma facing Mar-a-Lago: “Either the club’s open or not.”
