Donald Trump Jr. confirmed the incident, saying, “Again folks! SHOTS FIRED at Trump Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida.” He added that an AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, according to local law enforcement.The Trump campaign has confirmed that former President Trump is safe and a suspect has been apprehended.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said Sunday afternoon. The New York Post reported that two people exchanged gunfire outside Trump International Golf Course, with the shooters targeting each other rather than the former president.
According to law enforcement sources, the Secret Service observed a suspicious individual near Trump International Golf Course and opened fire after agents saw what appeared to be a gun barrel. It is unclear whether the individual was on the course or nearby. An agent fired multiple shots, and the suspect was later apprehended by local police on I-95.
The White House quickly released a statement following the incident: “The President and Vice President have been briefed on the security situation at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was playing golf. They are relieved to confirm his safety and will receive regular updates from their team.”
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The Secret Service, along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating the incident. Anthony Guglielmi from the Secret Service confirmed that the shooting involved Trump and occurred shortly before 2 p.m., assuring that Trump is safe.
“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 2pm,” said Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the United States Secret Service.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and a close ally of President Trump in Congress, shared an update on social media platform X following the recent incident. Graham mentioned that he had a conversation with Trump after the event took place. According to Graham, during their discussion, Trump appeared to be “in good spirits” despite the circumstances.
This recent incident follows a serious shooting on July 13 during a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A gunman opened fire, injuring Trump and killing one attendee, while two others were left in critical condition.
