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Secret Service Warns of Tightened Traffic for Trump’s Presidents Cup Visit

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in Illinois.
Secret Service agent Derek Mayer warned that traffic and air travel may tighten on Trump’s arrival day.
Mayer said the Secret Service is coordinating with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, PGA Tour, and Illinois State Police.
Fans are urged to arrive early, report suspicious activity, and allow extra time for security checks.

History

Historical Context

The 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, held July 19–August 4, were scarred by the July 27 Centennial Olympic Park bomb that killed two and injured 111. The attack prompted $70 million in federal security funding and a lasting focus on layered protection for major events. That legacy guides today’s Secret Service work with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and PGA Tour to protect President Donald Trump at the Presidents Cup.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in Illinois.
Secret Service agent Derek Mayer warned that traffic and air travel may tighten on Trump’s arrival day.
Mayer said the Secret Service is coordinating with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, PGA Tour, and Illinois State Police.
Fans are urged to arrive early, report suspicious activity, and allow extra time for security checks.

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