Gunshots Fired Near Donald Trump at West Palm Beach Golf Course, AK-47 Found
Florida, USA: Donald Trump remains unharmed after gunshots were heard near him, according to his campaign team. “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further information is available at this moment,” campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung stated.
The incident occurred at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course in Florida, where a “person of interest” was detained with a weapon, as reported by the New York Times, citing local law enforcement. Trump was golfing at the time, surrounded by his Secret Service detail, when the shots were fired, according to multiple reports.
Details surrounding the identity of the shooter or the motive remain unclear. There has been no immediate indication that Trump was the intended target. However, CNN reported, citing its security sources, that authorities suspect the shots may have been aimed at the former president.
Donald Trump Jr. added that an AK-47 rifle was discovered hidden in nearby bushes close to where Trump was leaving the scene. “Once again, gunfire at Trump Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, and an AK-47 was recovered by local law enforcement,” Trump Jr. posted on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the seriousness of the incident.
The White House quickly responded, confirming that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were both briefed on the situation. In a statement, Biden emphasized that political violence has no place in the United States, ensuring that the Secret Service is fully equipped to protect the former president.
Vice President Harris also commented, expressing relief that Trump is safe. This shooting incident comes just two months after Trump was injured in the ear by gunfire during a rally in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Secret Service has faced criticism since that event, leading to the resignation of agency head Kimberly Cheatle and the suspension of several agents.
