Former President Donald Trump Safe After Protective Incident at Trump International Golf Club
Former President Donald Trump is reported safe after an attempted assassination at Trump International Golf Club in Florida. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the incident, while President Biden and Vice President Harris respond. The event coincides with controversial statements from Trump and his running mate.
Trump assassination attempt Sunday under investigation: What to know
Former President Donald Trump has assured his supporters that he is “safe and well” following a protective incident that occurred at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into what is being described as an attempted assassination of the former president. The Secret Service, in coordination with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is actively investigating the situation, which took place shortly before 2 p.m. local time. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the incident and stated that both agencies are working together to assess and respond to the threat.
President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland are closely monitoring the situation. Vice President Kamala Harris expressed relief over Trump’s safety, emphasizing in a statement that “violence has no place in America.” In a related update, the Martin County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an individual believed to be connected to the shooting.
This alarming event occurred on a day marked by heightened tensions in the political sphere. Earlier, the Republican nominee Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to post a controversial statement: “I hate Taylor Swift.” Additionally, his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), faced backlash after admitting he had “no regrets” about spreading false stories regarding Haitian migrants, which had previously incited threats in Springfield, Ohio.
The incident at the golf club has sparked widespread concern and condemnation, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and security in these turbulent times.
Where is Trump International Golf Club?
Trump International Golf Club is located in West Palm Beach Florida, approximately 4.5 miles west of Mar-a-Lago.
Trump campaign schedule this week
Trump is scheduled to introduce a new cryptocurrency business from Mar-a-Lago Monday and hold three campaign events this week:
- Tuesday: Town Hall in Flint, Michigan 7 p.m. ET
- Wednesday: Rally in Uniondale, New York 7 p.m. ET
- Saturday: Rally in Wilmington, North Carolina 2 p.m. ET
Incident comes two months after assassination attempt
This incident occurred two months after the former president was injured in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on July 13. That incident has sparked an investigation and led to the resignation of then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who had led the agency since 2022.
In the subsequent weeks, Trump has increased security at his events with him often speaking behind bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies.
