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Trump safe following shots fired in his vicinity: Campaign – Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump was declared safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity,” Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement. “No further details at this time.”
According to Politico, multiple gunshots were fired at the Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach while the former president was golfing.
Martin County announced they arrested someone related to the crime at Trump International Golf Club. There was a lone driver in the car they pulled over on I-95 and he was not armed, according to the Martin County sheriff.
The Secret Service announced an investigation into the incident shortly thereafter.
“The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi posted on X.
Two law enforcement sources told the Associated Press that an AK-style firearm was recovered near the golf course.
Trump sent out a message around 4 p.m. saying, “There were gunshots in my vicinity but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL. Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!”
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— Jacob Wheeler (@JWheelertv) September 15, 2024
The White House issued a response to the event, saying, “The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”
“I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America,” Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement.
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The gunfire follows a previous assassination attempt in July, where a bullet grazed Trump’s ear during an open-air rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
This is a developing story and may be updated.