Steve Witkoff, a New York real estate investor who was golfing with former President Trump when shots rang out, recounts the harrowing experience and commends Trump's unwavering composure and concern for his companions' safety.
On a fateful Sunday afternoon, former President Trump and his golf partner, Steve Witkoff, were enjoying a leisurely round at Trump's West Palm Beach golf course when the unthinkable occurred. A gunman, armed with an assault rifle, emerged from the tree line, targeting Trump in an apparent assassination attempt.
Witkoff, an influential New York real estate investor, witnessed the chilling incident firsthand. In a gripping interview on "Hannity," he described the surreal experience and praised Trump's extraordinary display of stoicism and courage.
Trump's Golf Partner Praises His 'Stoic Courage' Amid Assassination Attempt
"It was terrible," Witkoff recalled. "But I got to see... I got to see a man who was stoic, courageous, cared about his friends' safety first before his own life. He was an inspiration to everybody who was around him yesterday."
The Secret Service, with its exceptional training and vigilance, swiftly moved to evacuate Trump to safety. The entire operation, according to Witkoff, was executed flawlessly.
Trump's Golf Partner Praises His 'Stoic Courage' Amid Assassination Attempt
"It was as if they had practiced it 500 times before," he said. "It was pretty awesome to watch them. And they were heroic because their lives were on the line."
Witkoff expressed deep gratitude that Trump and his entourage emerged unharmed from the terrifying ordeal.
Trump's Golf Partner Praises His 'Stoic Courage' Amid Assassination Attempt
"I have, like, a little love thing for my dear friend," he said. "And I say to myself, thank God that he was not injured or killed, and thank God none of the other people... There could have been a lot of really serious damage out there, and there wasn't."
Witkoff believes that the heroic actions of the Secret Service agent who intercepted the gunman played a pivotal role in preventing a far more tragic outcome.
Trump's Golf Partner Praises His 'Stoic Courage' Amid Assassination Attempt
"I'm grateful to that agent who interdicted and that entire team," he stated.
In the aftermath of the incident, Witkoff emphasized that the nation would benefit immensely from witnessing Trump's true character under extreme pressure.
Trump's Golf Partner Praises His 'Stoic Courage' Amid Assassination Attempt
"I wish the whole country could have witnessed what happened yesterday because they would have seen a real leader," he said.
The investigation into the assassination attempt is ongoing, with authorities aiming to determine the gunman's motive and any possible accomplices. But one thing is certain: former President Trump faced this grave danger with unwavering composure and a deep concern for those around him, a testament to his unwavering resilience and commitment to the well-being of his fellow citizens.
Trump's Golf Partner Praises His 'Stoic Courage' Amid Assassination Attempt
