FBI confirm ‘attempted assassination’ of Donald Trump while he was playing golf
The FBI is investigating an ‘attempted assassination’ of former United States President Donald Trump while he was playing a round of golf this afternoon.
The FBI is investigating an ‘attempted assassination’ of former United States President Donald Trump while he was playing a round of golf at his Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach this afternoon.
Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung has confirmed in a statement that Trump, 78, is safe and unharmed.
Cheung stated that President Trump was unharmed after gunshots were heard nearby.
Fox News reported that Trump was preparing to putt on the 5th hole when numerous gunshots were discharged towards him. Fox News host Sean Hannity quickly validated that the Secret Service acted swiftly to protect Trump by immediately covering him and keeping a close watch on the area where the shots were taken.”
Law enforcement sources have confirmed one person has been detained in connection with this latest attempted assassination of Trump.
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The Secret Service was promptly informed of several shots being fired towards Trump at 1:30pm local time. A witness stepped up and informed the Secret Service that they had observed the suspect emerging from a group of bushes at the golf course and getting into a black Nissan.
The bystander was able to capture a photo of the car and the license plate, providing crucial evidence for the Secret Service’s inquiry as they swiftly located the suspect.
During a press conference, the Secret Service verified that Trump was positioned 300 to 500 yards from the suspect who started shooting. A rifle resembling an AK-47 with a scope, along with two backpacks and a GoPro, have been found.
A scope enables you to aim at someone from a far distance in order to carry out an assassination. Two months after surviving an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on 13 July, Trump faced another incident today.
There are now inquiries into how the individual gained entry to Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach and how they were aware that Trump would be playing there today. The Secret Service is preparing to conduct a briefing.
