BREAKING: Donald Trump *was* the intended target of the shots fired at Trump International Golf Club according to CNN.
Agents opened fire on a man who was at the Trump International Golf Course after they saw what appeared to be a gun according to the NYP.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 15, 2024
Agents opened fire on a man who was at the Trump International Golf Course after they saw what appeared to be a gun according to the NYP.
“Officials believe the shots fired at Trump International Golf Club were intended for former President Donald Trump, according to sources familiar on the matter,” CNN reported.
“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,” the New York Post reported.
Senator Lindsey Graham says he spoke with Trump after the incident.
“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 [above] video filmed by @realDerekUtley shows a heavy police presence on the roads leading to the golf club.
🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: CNN just reported that it appears the gun shots were intended for Trump. Police recovered a backpack, a gun, and a gopro which suggests the shooter wanted to film the assassination after shots were fired near Trump Golf Course while Trump was playing golf.… pic.twitter.com/qyUoezMbYM
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) September 15, 2024
Person detained following incident at Trump International Golf Club, source says
From CNN’s Evan Perez and John Miller
A person has been detained in connection to the incident at Trump International Golf Club on Sunday, according to a law enforcement source.
Secret Service fired at the suspect, according to multiple sources.
A long gun has been recovered, according to the source.
Officials believe an armed individual intended to target former President Donald Trump at his golf club, according to sources briefed on the matter.
Biden, Harris briefed on the security incident involving Trump
From CNN’s Sam Fossum
Sheriff vehicles are pictured near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, after gunshots were reported in the vicinity of former President Donald Trump. Stephanie Matat/AP
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both “relieved to know” that Donald Trump is safe and have been briefed on the security incident involving the former president while he was golfing earlier Sunday, according to the White House.
Biden and Harris, both of whom are in Washington, DC, with no public events today, will be kept updated by their team.
“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,” according to a statement from the White House.
Officials believe intention was to target Trump, sources say
From CNN’s Kristen Holmes and John Miller
Officials believe an armed individual intended to target former President Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club, according to sources briefed on the matter.
A car has been stopped in relation to the incident nearby, according to a law enforcement official.
Secret Service investigating “protective incident” involving Trump
From CNN’s Holmes Lybrand
The Secret Service said on X that it is working with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service said the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. ET.
“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. @pbso will have more details soon.”
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is planning to speak at 3:15 p.m. ET to share more information, spokesperson Teri Barbera told CNN.
