Gunshots Reported Near Donald Trump, Former President Safe
On Sunday afternoon, gunshots were reported near Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. The former president is safe, as confirmed by the U.S. Secret Service.
According to reports, U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after spotting a person with a firearm near Trump’s golf club while he was golfing. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the suspect fled in an SUV but was later apprehended by local law enforcement.
The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was detained, according to three law enforcement officials speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Secret Service Credits for Keeping Trump Safe
After the incident, the Trump campaign credited the Secret Service with keeping the former president safe. Campaign leaders highlighted the great work of the Secret Service in ensuring Trump’s safety amid the apparent assassination attempt.
Senior campaign advisers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles expressed gratitude towards the Secret Service for protecting President Trump and everyone accompanying him.
Investigation Underway
The Secret Service stated that they are investigating the incident that occurred just before 2 p.m. Sunday. This comes in the wake of another assassination attempt on Trump’s life two months ago at a rally in Pennsylvania.
The bipartisan task force in Congress, which has been investigating the previous attempt on Trump’s life, has requested a briefing by the Secret Service and is monitoring the situation closely. Representatives Mike Kelly and Jason Crow reiterated their condemnation of political violence in all forms.
Fox News Host Describes the Incident
Fox News host Sean Hannity shared details of the incident after speaking with Trump and his golf partner. According to Hannity, Secret Service agents swiftly responded when they heard gunshots and covered Trump to protect him. Following the incident, Trump reached out to his allies for support.
Update on Trump’s Campaign Schedule
It remains uncertain whether the incident will impact Trump’s campaign schedule. The former president had several engagements planned, including a speech about cryptocurrency and town hall meetings, which may proceed as scheduled.
Dave Aronberg, the state attorney for Palm Beach County, mentioned that the suspect might face both state and federal charges. Law enforcement officials are actively working on warrant and pretrial detention applications.
Recovery of Firearm and Investigation
Law enforcement officials recovered an AK-style firearm at the scene near Trump’s golf course. The suspect, located a few hundred yards away from Trump, fled the scene and was later detained by authorities.
The FBI is investigating the incident, which they believe to be an attempted assassination of Trump. The former president’s safety was a top priority for law enforcement officials, who are determined to ensure justice is served.
President Trump assured his supporters that he is safe and well, vowing to continue with his activities without surrendering. The White House confirmed that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had been briefed on the situation and are relieved that Trump is safe.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as investigations continue.
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