- Trump has already announced in a press release that he is fine: “There were shots fired near me, but before the rumors start to get out of control, I want you to hear this first: I am safe and well!” he said. Main photo: EFE
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed on Sunday, September 15, that the incident next to the golf course where former US President Donald Trump was playing is being investigated as an apparent “assassination attempt.”
“The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach, Florida, and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump,” it said in a statement.
According to US media such as CNN, a person was arrested near the golf course while carrying a long weapon, an AK47 rifle, and was planning to attack the Republican candidate. Although there is no official confirmation, the media claim that the Secret Service shot the suspect after seeing that he was armed.
Trump has already announced in a press release that he is fine: “There were shots fired near me, but before the rumors start to get out of hand, I want you to hear this first: I am safe and well!” he said.
The Republican presidential candidate, who was the victim of an assassination attempt on July 13, added: “Nothing will stop me. I will never give up!”
What is known about the alleged “assassination attempt” against Trump
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The little that is known is that minutes after 2:00 pm the Trump campaign announced that the former president is “safe” after shots were reported near his golf club in Palm Beach, Florida.
“President Trump is safe following the shooting that occurred in his vicinity. There are no further details at this time,” said Steven Cheung, the campaign’s communications director, in a brief statement distributed to the press.
The incident occurred near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the former president was playing golf and new details about what happened are expected to be released.
According to the chain NBC NewsTrump was immediately rushed to safety when shots were heard.
In a statement, the White House said that US President Joe Biden and Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris were briefed “on the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was playing.”
“They are relieved to know that he is safe. His team will keep them informed regularly,” the Presidency said.
The Secret Service issued a statement saying it is investigating the incident in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The attack on Trump in July
Trump was the victim of an assassination attempt on July 13 during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvaniaafter a 20-year-old young man shot him with a rifle, wounding him in the right ear.
The Secret Service shot and killed the attacker, who fired from a high position outside the compound, where one member of the audience died from a gunshot wound.
The incident led to numerous resignations over security failures at the event, including that of the then director of the US Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle.
Cheatle eventually resigned 10 days later over security lapses at the meeting, saying the assassination attempt was the agency’s “biggest operational failure” in decades.
Following this, the Secret Service approved a plan to increase Trump’s security, which includes the use of bulletproof glass screens at events held outdoors.
With information from EFE.
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2024-09-16 06:29:50
– What details have emerged about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump?
Title: Trump Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt: What We Know So Far
Meta Description: Former US President Donald Trump was reportedly the target of an assassination attempt while playing golf in Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI is investigating the incident, and Trump has confirmed he is safe and well.
Keywords: Donald Trump, assassination attempt, FBI investigation, Palm Beach, Florida
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In a shocking turn of events, former US President Donald Trump has reportedly been the target of an assassination attempt while playing golf in Palm Beach, Florida. According to multiple sources, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an individual was arrested near the golf course where Trump was playing, armed with an AK47 rifle.
The incident occurred on Sunday, September 15, and Trump has since announced in a press release that he is safe and well. “There were shots fired near me, but before the rumors start to get out of control, I want you to hear this first: I am safe and well!” he said.
What We Know So Far
The FBI has confirmed that it is investigating the incident as an apparent “assassination attempt” against Trump. According to reports, a person was arrested near the golf course while carrying a long weapon, an AK47 rifle, and was planning to attack the Republican candidate. Although there is no official confirmation, the media claim that the Secret Service shot the suspect after seeing that he was armed.
Trump’s Response
Trump has taken to social media to reassure his supporters that he is safe and well. “There were shots fired near me, but before the rumors start to get out of control, I want you to hear this first: I am safe and well!” he said. The Republican presidential candidate, who was the victim of an assassination attempt on July 13, added: “Nothing will stop me. I will never give up!”
Investigation Ongoing
The FBI has announced that it is investigating the incident and has not released further details at this time. Trump’s campaign has also announced that the former president is safe, but has not provided any additional information
