Former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination at his Florida golf course on Sunday. The FBI is investigating the incident, which involved shots being fired near Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach. U.S. Secret Service officers fired shots at a person they believed was aiming a weapon outside the fence line of the golf course, resulting in one person being taken into custody with an AR-style rifle recovered. The suspect was described as calm and did not display much emotion when apprehended on Interstate-95, near Trump’s golf club.
Law enforcement officials do not yet know the exact target of the suspect or whether any shots were fired by the suspect. Trump was immediately taken to a safe location as a precaution, but his campaign assured the public that he was safe and unharmed. The Secret Service confirmed that they were investigating a protective incident involving Trump, but initial investigations found no evidence that he was specifically targeted by gunfire. Trump’s schedule for the following week is expected to proceed as planned, and President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the situation and will receive regular updates.
Trump’s allies, including Senator Lindsey Graham, sent messages of support to the former president following the incident. Graham described Trump as one of the strongest people he has ever known, noting that Trump is in good spirits and more determined than ever to save the country. This is not the first time Trump has been the target of an assassination attempt, as he was injured in a similar incident at a Pennsylvania rally in July. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, emphasized that violence has no place in America and expressed relief that Trump was safe. The White House stated that Biden and Harris will continue to monitor the situation closely.
The suspect detained in connection with the assassination attempt on Trump was not armed when taken into custody on Interstate-95. While officials did not search the suspect’s vehicle, it is expected that the FBI will obtain a search warrant to further investigate the incident. Trump’s presidential campaign sent out a fundraising email reassuring supporters that he was safe and determined to continue his work without being deterred by the incident. Snyder, the Martin County Sheriff, stated that the suspect did not display much emotion and did not ask questions upon being detained, indicating a relatively calm demeanor.
The incident involving shots being fired near Trump’s golf course in Florida prompted heightened security measures and response from law enforcement agencies. The FBI and Secret Service are working together to investigate the attempted assassination of the former president and ensure his safety. Trump’s supporters and allies have expressed their support and admiration for his resilience in the face of such threats. While the situation is still being investigated and further details are being gathered, it is clear that Trump’s safety and security remain a top priority for law enforcement officials and presidential security measures.
