Gunshots Fired in the Vicinity of Former President Trump; He is Reported Safe
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Former President Donald Trump escaped unharmed after gunshots were fired near his location on Sunday, according to his campaign. The U.S. Secret Service has launched an investigation into the incident that took place in West Palm Beach, Florida, just before 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
Steven Cheung, Trump campaign communications director, released a concise statement confirming that President Trump was safe following the gunshots, but provided no further details at the time. The Secret Service, working in cooperation with local authorities, is conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, stated, "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."
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is expected to provide a briefing in the near future, sharing additional information about the incident. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been briefed on the situation, and the White House assured that they will be regularly updated by their team.
Expressing relief over the former president's safety, the White House released a statement 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."
Vice President Kamala Harris took to social media to comment on the incident, saying, "I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America." Harris' message echoed the sentiment shared by many across the political spectrum.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Donald Trump and a Republican senator from South Carolina, shared his conversation with the former president, stating, "I spoke with Trump, who is in good spirits and more resolved than ever to save our country. He is one of the strongest people I've ever known."
This incident comes just two months after an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was grazed in the ear. Unfortunately, one attendee lost their life, and two others were injured during that tragic event.
As details emerge, this story continues to evolve, and updates will be provided accordingly.