Trump: No Defense for Killing Swan

ByABC News
January 16, 2001, 8:32 AM

W E S T   P A L M   B E A C H, Fla., Jan. 16 -- Donald Trump has swung back at a golfer who allegedly clubbed an exotic black swan to death.

The golfer, who was playing at the $40 million TrumpInternational Golf Club two weeks ago as the guest of a member, hasbeen banned from all of Trump's properties worldwide.

"I spoke with the member and relayed to him that his guest isnot to set foot on any of my properties again," Trump said. "Idon't care if it was self-defense or not. The actions seemedexcessive."

Guest Cyril Wagner told investigators he killed the 50-poundbird in self-defense with one swing. One club member said the swanhad exhibited aggressive behavior in the past.

The swan was one of four given Trump by a friend. One of themwas killed earlier by an alligator.