News that former President Trump was safe after gunshots rang out nearby as he played at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach had lawmakers, family and others reacting to the news.
The shots were later determined to have been fired by Secret Service agents at a man who was carrying an AK-47 in what the FBI said appears to have been an assassination attempt. Trump was playing the club's fifth hole, when the shots rang out and Secret Service agents rushed him to safety. Steven Cheung from the Trump Campaign communications team issued a statement after the event.
"President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time," Cheung said.
Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., responded, saying, "Again folks!" It was a grim allusion to the attempted assassination of Trump July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pa.
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"SHOTS FIRED at Trump Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida," the younger Trump said. "An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, per local law enforcement."
Trump Jr. also said a suspect had reportedly been apprehended.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., retweeted a post from the Trump War Room about the safety of the former president.
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"Just spoke with President Trump. He is one of the strongest people I’ve ever known," Graham said. "He’s in good spirits and he is more resolved than ever to save our country."
The White House also issued a statement about the situation.
"The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing," the statement read. "They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team."
Rep. Anna Paulina, R-Fla., blamed the "radical left" for its continuous labeling of Republicans and Americans who want to have a safe and prosperous country as "threats to democracy."
"This irresponsible rhetoric is causing people to get hurt. I just had to report my opponent's [supporters] for soliciting strangers to send threatening packages to my home. She has refused to condemn this and her supporters for [doxing] me," Paulina wrote. "This election is absolutely one of the most important elections in our history. We cannot bow down to intimidation, violence, and persecution. We must stand strong and bring home the win this November.
"Our family is praying for President Trump as he has taken on a monumental task," she added.
