Earlier today, shots were fired near former President Donald Trump as he left his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The incident has sent shockwaves through the media and raised questions about whether the former president was targeted.
According to reports, two people exchanged gunfire near the Trump International Golf Club, but Trump was not the intended target. The shooters were firing at each other, and the former president was safely escorted away from the scene. A spokesperson for Trump confirmed that he was unharmed, saying, “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.”
The incident comes just two months after another alarming situation, where a gunman opened fire at a rally where Trump was speaking in Pennsylvania. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, tragically killed one person and injured two others before being shot dead by security. A bullet grazed Trump’s ear in that incident, narrowly missing his head.
In today’s event, local law enforcement found an AK-47 assault rifle near the scene, raising concerns about the intentions behind the shooting. The Secret Service, responsible for Trump’s safety, also got involved. It was reported that agents fired shots at a suspicious individual before Trump was safely removed from the area. The suspect was later arrested on a nearby highway, with local police confirming they detained the man.
Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene quickly reacted to the incident, claiming on social media that this could be another assassination attempt against Trump. She wasn’t alone—Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., shared similar concerns online, highlighting how this isn’t the first time the former president has faced danger.
Adding to the mystery, a GoPro camera was found near the rifle, suggesting that the suspect may have been planning to record his actions. CNN reported that officials are looking into whether the man intended to harm Trump, and the incident is now being treated as a potential assassination attempt.
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of Palm Beach County held a press conference to share more details. A witness saw the suspect fleeing from the bushes near the golf course, snapping a photo of the car he escaped in. This led police to quickly locate and arrest the man. In addition to the AK-47 and GoPro, police found two backpacks at the scene.
As the investigation unfolds, the FBI has joined local authorities to determine what exactly happened. Was this truly an attempt on Trump’s life? Many questions remain unanswered, but one thing is clear—Trump walked away unharmed and, as he later reassured his supporters in an email, nothing will stop him from continuing his campaign.
Both President Joe Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed relief that Trump was safe. DeSantis even announced that the State of Florida would launch its own investigation into how the suspect got so close to the former president.
This chilling incident comes at a crucial time, with Trump being a leading candidate in the upcoming presidential election. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials are working hard to piece together the full story.
