Former President Trump Safe After Gunshot Scare at Golf Course
Former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is safe following a reported gunshot incident at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The incident occurred on Sunday while Trump was golfing, and a source familiar with the situation informed NBC News that gunshot sounds were heard.
Trump was swiftly moved to a secure location by his security team as a precautionary measure. The U.S. Secret Service released a statement on social media platform X, indicating that they are investigating the "protective incident" involving Trump.
Initial investigations by the police have found no evidence to suggest that Trump was the target of the gunfire, and no injuries have been reported. Despite the unsettling event, Trump’s schedule for the following week remains unchanged, as per a source close to his campaign.
The White House reported that both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed about the situation and will continue to receive updates. In a statement, the White House expressed relief that Trump was unharmed.
Messages of support for Trump poured in from his allies. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina praised Trump’s resilience on X, calling him "one of the strongest people" he has ever known and noting that Trump remains determined to "save our country."
Notably, Trump was previously injured in an attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally in July.
This story is still developing. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Original Story https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/15/trump-gunshots-campaign-golf-course.html
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