Trump Bedminster Golf Club Receives Low Health Scores Amid Political Allegations

Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey received a low health inspection score of 32 out of 100, resulting in a C rating and 18 violations including improper separation of raw meats and ready-to-eat foods, contamination risks, and inadequate food safety knowledge by staff. The club's general manager, David Schutzenhofer, claimed the inspection was politically motivated and expressed outrage at what he described as hostility from the health department, emphasizing the club's pride in cleanliness and safety standards. A follow-up inspection, conducted shortly after media reports, raised the club's score to a B with 86 points but still cited six violations, including two critical issues. Somerset County health officials classified the club as a Risk Level 4 facility and noted both inspections were in violation of protocol concerning surprise visits. The club's earnings go to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, with President Trump as the sole benefactor. These events highlight tensions between the Trump organization and local health authorities amid ongoing scrutiny of the golf club's operations.