Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement following a shooting near former President Donald Trump ’s property in West Palm Beach , Florida. Harris expressed relief that Trump is safe, and said that "violence has no place in the United States".
"I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America," Kamala said.
The shooting occurred at Trump’s golf course, where he was spending a day off from his presidential campaign. According to Trump’s campaign, “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” as noted by spokesman Steven Cheung.
Local law enforcement has detained a "person of interest" and recovered an AK-47 style rifle. It remains unclear who the shooters were or their motives. There is no immediate evidence that Trump was directly targeted.
The White House confirmed that both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the incident and expressed relief at Trump’s safety. "They are relieved to know that he is safe," the White House statement said.
The shooting comes amidst increased concern for the safety of political figures, following a previous incident on July 13 when Trump was wounded at a rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service, which faced criticism and leadership changes after that event, is now investigating this latest incident.
"I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America," Kamala said.
I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 15, 2024
The shooting occurred at Trump’s golf course, where he was spending a day off from his presidential campaign. According to Trump’s campaign, “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” as noted by spokesman Steven Cheung.
Local law enforcement has detained a "person of interest" and recovered an AK-47 style rifle. It remains unclear who the shooters were or their motives. There is no immediate evidence that Trump was directly targeted.
The White House confirmed that both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the incident and expressed relief at Trump’s safety. "They are relieved to know that he is safe," the White House statement said.
The shooting comes amidst increased concern for the safety of political figures, following a previous incident on July 13 when Trump was wounded at a rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service, which faced criticism and leadership changes after that event, is now investigating this latest incident.
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