As the election approaches, the Palm Beach mayor has raised safety concerns about closing Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

The road adjacent to former President Donald Trump's Florida residence has been closed for nearly a month, with only limited access. This may result in the closure of the Mar-a-Lago resort during social season on the island, as the 2024 election approaches.

A week after the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump at a rally in Butler, Penn, the Secret Service shut down South Ocean Boulevard. This road closure has caused safety concerns among local residents, including first responders, caregivers, daily traffic, and those worried about other potential violent acts near Trump's residence.

As the social season starts, if South Ocean Boulevard remains closed, then Trump's resort should also be shut down, according to Palm Beach Mayor Danielle Moore.

The road will remain closed from July 20 to November 5 to safeguard both the expansive club and the ex-president.

During the town council meeting on Tuesday, Council Member Julie Araskog inquired about the plans for the road when the social season increases in the fall.

"If the road is closed, the Mar-a-Lago Club cannot be opened, the mayor stated. It is unreasonable to allow 350 strangers into the club when the road is closed."

The Palm Beach Post reported that the mayor and her council members, town staff, and residents at the meeting all agreed that they did not want anything to happen to Trump and that politics did not influence their thinking.

""Either the club is open or it isn't," Moore stated."

The road near Mar-a-Lago is closed 24/7, seven days a week until the election, regardless of whether Trump is present in Palm Beach, according to the Post. During Trump's presidency, South Ocean Boulevard near the club was only closed when he was in Palm Beach.

The road closure has resulted in inconvenience for both locals and tourists trying to navigate the island. Delivery drivers are now facing longer travel times due to the closure, with a 10-minute drive becoming an hour-long journey. Fire trucks, ambulances, and law enforcement vehicles also have to navigate around traffic and barricades due to the road closure.

At the council meeting, Palm Beach Fire Rescue Chief Sean Baker stated, "We must run a gauntlet that is serpentine."

Araskog, a council member, stated that she has received calls from residents expressing their desire to feel safer during the current period.

"Our residents don't feel safe right now," Araskog said.