US Trump is ‘safe following gunshots in his vicinity,’ campaign says in statement - An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, per local law enforcement

The Trump campaign on Sunday said former President Donald Trump is “safe following gunshots in his vicinity.”

“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement that did not provide additional details.

The former president was playing golf at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. The course was immediately locked down, according to a source familiar.

The Secret Service said on X that it is working with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a protective incident involving Trump. The Secret Service said the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m.

This story is breaking and will be updated.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/15/politics/donald-trump-safe-shots/index.html (Archive)

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Trump taken to safety after Secret Service opens fire on man with possible gun at his Palm Beach golf club​

Donald Trump was taken to safety by the Secret Service after agents opened fire on a man who was spotted with what may have been a gun while the former president was on the links, according to law enforcement sources.

Sources said the Secret Service spotted a suspicious individual on the Trump International Golf Course West Palm Beach, and opened fire when agents saw what appeared to be the barrel of a gun.

It’s not clear whether the man was on the course or near it.

An agent opened fire, shooting multiple times.

“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said Sunday afternoon.

The man was later arrested by local police on I-95.

It comes almost exactly two months after Thomas Matthew Crooks shot Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa. on July 13 — wounding him in the ear.

Sen. Lindsey Graham took to X minutes after news of the shooting broke to laud the former president for his fortitude.

“Just spoke with President Trump. He is one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. He’s in good spirits and he is more resolved than ever to save our country.”

The West Palm Beach course is about five miles inland from Mar-a-Lago, which Trump dubbed the “Winter White House.”

The Secret Service — which came under widespread criticism following the July assassination attempt — wrote on X that it was investigating a “protective incident” involving the former president that occurred shortly before 2 p.m.

The agency said it’s coordinating with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office on the investigation.

Initial reports suggested two people were firing at each other. However, sources said investigators now believe the Secret Service agent was the only shooter.

The man’s motives are not yet known. He was arrested by Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies.

The White House issued a statement soon after the incident: “The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”

This is a developing story.

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[derpherp2]

At this point I'd destroy the alphabet agencies not because of some conspiracy theory but they are genuinely inept at doing their job.
Like seriously? Can't even protect a presidential candidate?

 

[The Queen of Autists]

When was Hilary's day? Are you referring to when she ran for the presidency and didn't have Trump suicided by 3 shotgun blasts?

I'm no fan of Hilary and I hope Trump wins, but some of your post retarded shit.

Clinton body count - google

 

[HOMO FOR LIFE RETURNS]

When was Hilary's day? Are you referring to when she ran for the presidency and didn't have Trump suicided by 3 shotgun blasts?

I'm no fan of Hilary and I hope Trump wins, but some of your post retarded shit.

It's not even secret that all the death surrounding Clinton are ....real.

 

[Ibanez RG 350EX]

Gun laws are pretty decent in FL. You can carry just about anywhere for "self-defense." I thought this was considered a good thing. Is it not, anymore?

I'm so tired of faggots attempting this as a desperate 'gotcha'. No conservative anywhere has called for more gun control as a result of either of these shootings.

The logic of "it's what I would do as a shitlib, therefore it's what my political adversaries would do, therefore they're hypocrites" is the laziest, lowest IQ take I can imagine.

 

[Pelican Bones]

When was Hilary's day? Are you referring to when she ran for the presidency and didn't have Trump suicided by 3 shotgun blasts?

Zoomer detected

 

[JosephStalin]

When in doubt, assume it's the 13%.

It sounds like the Secret Service were even lousier shots this time.

Might have been the agent out of the Atlanta office who deserted her post to breastfeed her child. Could be difficult to shoot and breastfeed at the same time.

 

[SSj_Ness (Yiffed)]

Won't be the last time Democrats try to kill Trump. It's almost a good sign, maybe there's a chance of winning despite them rigging the election again.

 

[G19]

At this point I'd destroy the alphabet agencies not because of some conspiracy theory but they are genuinely inept at doing their job.
Like seriously? Can't even protect a presidential candidate?

"The golf course was partially shut down for Trump as he played, and agents were a few holes ahead of him when they noticed the person with the firearm, the officials said. There are several areas around the perimeter of the property where golfers are visible from the fence line. Secret Service agents and officers in golf carts and on ATVs generally secure the area several holes ahead and behind Trump when he golfs."- AP
I love shitting on alphabet orgs as much as the next guy, but it seems that they were indeed doing their job here. Checked ahead, found a threat and dealt with it.

 

[OrionBalls]

I'm so tired of faggots attempting this as a desperate 'gotcha'. No conservative anywhere has called for more gun control as a result of either of these shootings.

The logic of "it's what I would do as a shitlib, therefore it's what my political adversaries would do, therefore they're hypocrites" is the laziest, lowest IQ take I can imagine.

Oh, no, you misunderstand. I absolutely enjoy the laws just the way they are in FL. You won't hear me claiming they should be stricter.

 

[JohnnyG]

At this point I'd destroy the alphabet agencies not because of some conspiracy theory but they are genuinely inept at doing their job.
Like seriously? Can't even protect a presidential candidate?

"When you come at the king, you best never do a man a small injury."
-- The Wire
-- Machiavelli

I hope this radicalizes him into even a fraction of what they accuse him of...

 

[derpherp2]

"The golf course was partially shut down for Trump as he played, and agents were a few holes ahead of him when they noticed the person with the firearm, the officials said. There are several areas around the perimeter of the property where golfers are visible from the fence line. Secret Service agents and officers in golf carts and on ATVs generally secure the area several holes ahead and behind Trump when he golfs."- AP
I love shitting on alphabet orgs as much as the next guy, but it seems that they were indeed doing their job here. Checked ahead, found a threat and dealt with it.

Not talking about that. Talking about how those faggots at the FBI deffo has a file on the shooter, like they always fucking do, and did fuckall about it.

So again, what even is the point of them at this point other than to create retards like Janke?

 

[Unexpected Genitals]

Has it been actually confirmed that the guy had a gun yet?

 

[Ibanez RG 350EX]

I hope this radicalizes him into even a fraction of what they accuse him of...

Unfortunately it won't. At the end of the day, Trump is a politically moderate Boomer who worships the system just as much as all Boomers do.

 

[SSj_Ness (Yiffed)]

Has it been actually confirmed that the guy had a gun yet?

He was just pointing a gun shaped object and setting off fireworks, according to CNN.

 

[spacko]

its all so tiresome

 

[Drip Torch]

Gun violence in America? Ho hum, another day.
Nothing we can do about it. Now move along.

 

[Trump's Chosen]

At this point I'd destroy the alphabet agencies not because of some conspiracy theory but they are genuinely inept at doing their job.
Like seriously? Can't even protect kill a presidential candidate?

I fixed your post.

 

[Caligura]

Trump be like:
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The man is just dodging strays like nobodies buisness at this point.

It's a shame this one was much more boring though. the wannabe shooter didn't even get recorded or merked just apprehended like a little bitch.

 

[Mr Processor]

Can't even protect a presidential candidate?

"Can't even protect assassinate a presidential candidate?"

Ninja'd by @Biden's Chosen

 

[sarna]

When the Japanese guy that killed Shinzo Abe was pull it off after one try, and yet the two attempts on Pmurt failed, makes you wonder if they're learning from that Korean guy that failed to assassinate a South Korean politician a while back.

The guy who whacked Abe didn't even need a real gun to do it. Nuff respect.