Just a short time before the US Presidential elections, gunshots were heard once again. The spokesperson for former US President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign stated, "Gunshots were fired around Donald Trump, Trump is safe." The FBI announced that the incident appeared to be an assassination attempt. In a statement made by Donald Trump's campaign team, it was reported that gunshots were heard near West Palm Beach in Florida, where Trump was staying this afternoon. In the statement, campaign communications director Steven Cheung shared the information that "President Trump is safe after gunshots were heard in the vicinity. There are no further details at this time." PRESIDENT BIDEN INFORMED ABOUT THE INCIDENTIn a written statement from the White House, it was stated that US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were informed about the security incident at Trump International Golf Course where Trump was playing golf, and it was reported that knowing he is safe reassured them and they will continue to receive regular updates. RIVAL KAMALA HARRIS: "I'M GLAD HE'S SAFE"Kamala Harris shared a message from her X account, saying, "I have received news that gunshots were heard near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I'm glad he's safe. There is no place for violence in America." "ONE OF THE STRONGEST PEOPLE I KNOW"Republican Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina also shared a post from his X account, saying, "I just spoke with President Trump. One of the strongest people I know. In good spirits and more determined than ever to save our country." A SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCIDENTDonald Trump Jr., Trump's eldest son, shared on his X account that local law enforcement found an AK-47 rifle in the bushes after the incident and a suspect was arrested. Sources speaking to AP stated that a Secret Service agent fired shots at the suspect while protecting Trump during his golf game. FIRST STATEMENT FROM TRUMPIn an email sent to his supporters, as reported by the Associated Press (AP), Trump emphasized that he will never give up and said, "Gunshots were heard around me, but before rumors get out of control, I want to say this: I'm fine and safe." HE WAS INJURED IN PENNSYLVANIATrump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, where he was injured in the ear. FBI: IT APPEARS TO BE AN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTThe FBI is investigating the incident that appears to be an "assassination attempt" against Trump. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) made a statement regarding the matter. The statement used the expression, "The FBI has arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is investigating the incident that appears to be an assassination attempt against former President Trump."
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