Donald Trump ‘Safe’ Following Gunshots Reported In Vicinity
Former President Donald Trump is “safe following gunshots in his vicinity,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement issued Sunday afternoon.
WATCH: Donald Trump ‘safe’ after ‘gunshots in his vicinity’
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” the campaign stated.
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 15, 2024
Trump is golfing at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, according to Politico reporter Meridith McGraw.
Breaking: Multiple shots fired at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach where the former president is golfing today
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” per Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign Communications Director
— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) September 15, 2024
The United States Secret Service is investigating the incident.
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. @pbso will have more details soon. pic.twitter.com/yWNvvKD3IC
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) September 15, 2024
The incident follows the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania, 64 days earlier.
No additional details were immediately available.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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