Donald Trump ‘Safe Following Gunshots In His Vicinity’: Report

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is reportedly safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity, according to his campaign. Trump’s spokesman, Steven Cheung, confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating, “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.”

The former president was playing golf at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach when the course was locked down following the incident. While no additional information has been provided, Trump’s campaign assured that he was unharmed.

Reports from various sources indicated that Trump was in Palm Beach at the time, where his Mar-a-Lago Club is located. Trump was previously injured during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on 13 July, making this another concerning event in recent months.

“SHOTS FIRED at Trump Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, per local law enforcement. The Trump campaign has released a statement confirming former President Trump is safe. A suspect has reportedly been apprehended,” tweeted Donald Trump Jr., son of Donald Trump.

Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi Tweeted: “The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe. More details soon.”

The campaign has not yet disclosed further details regarding the source of the gunfire, and additional information is expected.

US presidential elections are scheduled to be held on November 5.