Former President Donald Trump's campaign has confirmed that he is safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Secret Service is investigating the incident.
Palm Beach County, FL - Former President Donald Trump was reportedly unharmed after shots were fired near him at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday afternoon.
Trump's campaign released a statement confirming his safety, saying, "President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time."
Former President Trump Safe After Gunshots Fired Near His Golf Club
The Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting former presidents, also confirmed the incident. "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," the agency said in a statement posted on Twitter.
The White House acknowledged the incident, saying in a statement, "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."
Former President Trump Safe After Gunshots Fired Near His Golf Club
Fox News host Sean Hannity reported that a suspect had been arrested and was in police custody. Hannity said that local law enforcement had confirmed that an AK-47 was discovered in the bushes.
Hannity also reported that four shots were fired, according to local law enforcement sources.
Fox News host Bret Baier spoke to Trump after the incident, and the former president praised the Secret Service for acting quickly. Trump told Baier that he was playing golf on his course in West Palm Beach on the 5th hole when the shots rang out.
Trump told Baier that he was fine and that he did not see or hear any shots near him. He said he was then put into a golf cart and quickly driven away from the scene to the clubhouse.
"Tell everybody I am fine and the Secret Service did a great job," Trump said, according to Baier.
Fox News Digital confirmed that the Attorney General had been briefed on the incident and was monitoring the situation.
The Trump National Golf Club was reportedly placed on lockdown as a precaution.
The incident occurred nearly two months after Trump was the target of an assassination attempt.
The incident is still under investigation, and further details are expected to be released.
