Two people are said to have shot at each other in front of a golf club where Donald Trump was staying. Was the shootout aimed at the Republican? There are initial indications.
According to the FBI, the shots fired near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday were apparently an assassination attempt. The FBI said it was investigating an incident “that appears to have been an assassination attempt on former President Trump.”
According to media reports, Trump was at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, when shots were fired near him. Police arrested a suspect shortly afterwards. A car was stopped on a highway near the crime scene in Palm Beach, Florida, and the driver was taken into custody, said William D. Snyder of the police in charge.
Donald Trump’s campaign team had previously reported shots being fired near the Republican. The Republican is reportedly safe, however. “No further details at this time,” said his spokesman Steven Cheung. It was initially unclear what exactly had happened and whether Trump himself was in danger.
Shortly after the incident, Donald Trump also commented on the incident: “Before the rumors get out of hand, I want you to hear this first: I am safe and I am fine!” he wrote in an email to his supporters. “Nothing will stop me. I will never give up!”
Authorities remain silent for now
The Secret Service spokesman confirmed on the X platform that the former president was safe after an “incident.” This occurred on Sunday shortly before 2 p.m. (local time).
Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi also stated that Trump was safe, but gave no further details. The Secret Service is responsible for protecting high-ranking politicians in the United States, including current and former presidents.
The New York Post wrote that two people had shot at each other outside the golf club. The shots were not aimed at Trump, the newspaper initially said, citing unnamed sources.
Biden and Harris informed and “relieved”
US President Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris have been informed about the “security incident” related to Donald Trump. Both are “relieved” to know that the Republican presidential candidate is safe, the White House said. “They are being regularly updated by their team,” it continued.
On July 13, a gunman shot at Trump from a nearby roof at a campaign event in the state of Pennsylvania, but narrowly escaped the assassination attempt. Trump was wounded in the right ear by a bullet, and the perpetrator was shot dead by security forces shortly afterwards. One visitor died and two others were injured.
Note: This post has been updated.
Source: Stern
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