The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harriscondemned the shooting that occurred this afternoon near where his electoral rival was, Donald Trumpand stressed that “violence has no place” in his country.
Through her social networks, the Democratic candidate said: “I have been informed about the reports of gunfire near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe.“.
In turn, Harris and the president Joe Biden They assured that they were “relieved” that Trump was “safe and sound” after the episode of violence.
“The President and Vice President have been briefed on the security incident at Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was playing golf. They are relieved to know that he is safe.“, said a statement issued by the White House.
Donald Trump is ‘safe’ after a shooting near him
This afternoon, while the former president Donald Trump was playing golf in Floridathere was a shooting near him, two months after the Republican candidate was shot in the ear during one of his campaign events.
However, his team assured that “he is safe after gunshots were heard in his vicinity.”
Steven Cheung, communications director for her campaign, added that “there are no further details at this time.”
Donald Trump’s background
This incident occurs two months after Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire on Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, wounding him in the ear, on July 13.
Hours after the incident, Trump thanked the Secret Service and recounted what happened: “I want to thank the United States Secret Service and all law enforcement for their quick response to the shooting that took place in Butler, Pennsylvania“, he said at the beginning of the message. He then spoke about the other victims of the attack: “Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person who was killed. during the event and also to the family of the other person who was seriously injured.”
Source: Ambito
