The Trump campaign confirmed this. The presidential candidate is fine, but no further details have been released.The Secret Service has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred shortly before 2 p.m. local time.
Donald Trump Jr. posted on social media platform X that local law enforcement found an AK-47 in the bushes and arrested a suspect.
Reuters news agency has not yet been able to confirm this information.
Again folks! Shots have been fired at Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. An AK-47 was found in the bushes, according to local law enforcement. The Trump campaign issued a statement confirming that former President Trump is safe. A suspect has been arrested. pic.twitter.com/FwRfrO3v6y
— Donald (Trump) September 15, 2024
The incident comes months before the Nov. 5 election, in which Trump will face Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. The White House said in a statement that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had been notified of the incident. “They were relieved to learn that he is OK,” the statement said.
BREAKING: Donald Trump campaign says Republican presidential nominee is https://t.co/gUAOFz8lXK
— (related) September 15, 2024
This incident reminds him of July assassination attempt in PennsylvaniaWhen Trump was shot near his right ear. During the incident, one of the marchers lost his life, and the gunman was shot by a CIA sniper.
Source: Reuters
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