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New York Post
27-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Heavily armored ‘Golf Force One' debuts as it trails Trump on the Scottish links less than a year after assassination attempt
President Trump's security team has debuted what appears to be a heavily armored golf cart 10 months after a would-be assassin aimed an SKS-style rifle toward him at his West Palm Beach tee resort. As the president played at the Trump Turnberry course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, this weekend, an imposing, apparently heavily fortified black vehicle followed close behind — with security experts saying it bears all the hallmarks of an armor-reinforced golf cart in the mold of Trump's official limo, a k a 'The Beast.' Trump drove a standard white golf cart as he played, but the bulky silhouette of the latest addition to his security fleet — which appears to be a modified Polaris Ranger XP — stood out like a sore thumb on the course. 7 A heavily armored golf car seen following President Trump during a round on his Trump Turnberry course in South Ayrshire, Scotland on July 26, 2025. Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock 7 Trump waving from a traditional golf cart at Turnberry on July 27, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'Just looking at the front windscreen, that looks armored,' said Gary Relf, director of Armoured Car Services, to The Telegraph. Relf said that while it's difficult to ascertain exactly which elements have been reinforced, noting companies such as his often remove and discreetly replace nearly every interior element with armor plating, the vehicle's darkened front windscreen featuring black banding is a dead giveaway that something major is afoot with it. 'From those photos, that is 100% armored,' he told the outlet. 'The windscreen is a giveaway, as are the side panels, doors and the large panel at the rear above the load tray.' He said the vehicle appeared to be kitted out for 'defensive, not offensive' purposes and claimed the tinted windows could indicate a robust transparent armor has been added. 7 According to experts, the new armored cart appears to be modeled after Trump's official limousine — known as 'The Beast.' TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock 7 The new special golf cart comes after an assassination attempt from suspect Ryan Routh last September on one of Trump's golf courses in Florida. Getty Images 'The thicker the transparent armoring, the more tinted the window looks,' he said. Relf said it was likely the modifications would likely be designed to keep the vehicle as secure as possible while remaining lightweight enough to avoid damaging grass on the course. A Secret Service spokesman wouldn't confirm or deny whether the cart is armored or part of Trump's security apparatus, telling the outlet that the agency doesn't discuss the specific means and methods it deploys to protect the president. 7 Police snipers positioned on the roof of the Trump Turnberry hotel on July 27, 2025. Photo by7 A sniper on the Turnberry course near other golfers. AFP via Getty Images But stepped-up hardware to protect Trump on the golf course would not be unexpected given his surviving a pair of assassination attempts last year. On Sept. 15, Ryan Routh, 59, trained a rifle styled after a Soviet-designed semiautomatic at Trump's security detail as the president walked along the fifth hole at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. Agents spotted Routh during a sweep of the sixth hole, where the suspect had obscured his location in heavy brush some 400 yards from the president, and fired a shot at him, at which point he ditched his weapon and fled in a Nissan SUV. 7 Trump taking a swing during his Sunday golf round. Getty Images Less than an hour later, Routh was apprehended during a traffic stop and charged with the attempted assassination of Trump. Two months earlier, Trump survived another assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., carried out by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks perched on the rooftop of a building just outside the Butler fairgrounds and opened fire with an AR-style rifle, nicking Trump's ear, seriously wounding an audience member and killing former firefighter Corey Comperatore. Crooks was taken out by a counter-sniper team moments after firing.
Vogue
24-06-2025
- Health
- Vogue
Considering A Cortisol Detox? Read This First
One thing Relf notes is that people with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) are more likely to experience higher levels of cortisol than those without. 'Elevated cortisol has been found to worsen PCOS symptoms, which impacts insulin sensitivity and blood glucose levels,' she explains. Does the body naturally clear excess cortisol? Yes, but only in the right conditions. 'The body is designed to regulate cortisol levels through natural feedback loops,' Osagie-Clouard explains. 'Given the right signals – restful sleep, nourishing food, and a calm nervous system – cortisol levels will recalibrate by the liver metabolising and excreting excess cortisol. However, this process can be hindered by chronic stress, poor diet, and lack of proper recovery.' How to detox cortisol 1. Cut back on caffeine The frustrating thing about excess cortisol is that it creates a 'wired but tired' feeling, and can have you reaching for the coffee pot more than usual. This creates a self-sustaining cycle of fatigue, caffeine, stress, and more fatigue. 'Coffee is a stimulant which will raise cortisol levels,' explains Relf. 'This isn't necessarily a bad thing, however, if we consume it too often and in too large quantities, then it can cause consistently elevated cortisol levels. This can have a knock-on effect on other hormones, creating greater imbalances.' That said, you don't need to cut it out entirely. Cutting back will have a marked positive effect, as will waiting to drink caffeine until after you've eaten breakfast. And there are always caffeine alternatives to explore. 2. Incorporate breathwork 'Breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can counteract cortisol spikes,' says Dr. Osagie-Clouard. Similarly, practising mindfulness can help to lower the perception of stress, which can shift you from a reactionary state to a responsive one. To get started with breathwork, start by extending your exhale to be longer than your inhale. Or, there's the 'parasympathetic sigh,' which can help facilitate feelings of calm quickly. To do it, breathe in, then take a second sip of air just before you slowly exhale. 3. Move more Regular exercise is recommended for almost everyone. The trick with excess cortisol, though, is to make sure the type of exercise you choose doesn't stress your body out more. 'Gentle, consistent activity—like walking, yoga, Pilates, or strength training—regulates stress hormones better than high-intensity exercise and overtraining,' says Dr. Osagie-Clouard. So, don't assume you need to spend hours in the gym. 'Exercise has been shown to reduce cortisol levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which is key in the management of PCOS,' says Relf. Forget the idea of a perfect schedule, though. 'Any movement is beneficial,' she points out. 'So choose consistency over everything.' 4. Make sleep a priority One of the most important and powerful things you can do for your body is get enough rest, between six and eight hours a night, as consistent, uninterrupted sleep will help to reset cortisol in the body. There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream. 'Give yourself a regular bedtime and establish an evening routine that helps you unwind and relax in the lead up to bedtime,' suggests Relf. 5. Rethink your nutrition Eating in a way that keeps blood sugar stable can help to assuage the stress spikes and troughs associated with excess cortisol. 'Think protein, fiber, and healthy fats,' recommends Dr. Osagie-Clouard. There are also cortisol-lowering foods to incorporate into your diet. This could look like pairing fruit with yogurt and seeds or nuts. Or, popping some peanut butter on a rice cake. The added fiber and fat will help slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and cause a smaller sugar spike.
