Former President Donald Trump “heard gunfire nearby but is safe,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Chang said in a statement Sunday afternoon.
“President Trump is safe despite gunfire heard nearby. Further details are unavailable at this time,” the campaign said.
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 15, 2024
According to Politico's Meridith McGraw, President Trump has been playing golf at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
BREAKING: Multiple shots fired at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach where the former president was playing golf today
“President Trump is safe following a shooting nearby. No further details are available at this time,” Trump campaign communications director Steven Chung said.
— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) September 15, 2024
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the incident.
The Secret Service, in coordination with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, is investigating the incident involving former President Donald Trump's security, which occurred just before 2 p.m. The former president is safe. Follow Further details will be announced soon. pic.twitter.com/yWNvvKD3IC
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) September 15, 2024
The incident took place 64 days after the attempted assassination of the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
Additional details were not immediately released.
This is breaking news and will be updated.
