According to information from the American media, the shots were fired close to the golf club. Donald Trump located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Republican presidential candidate Steven Cheung's campaign spokesman confirmed that the politician was in this place at that time.
– President Trump is safe, he assured.
According to the New York Post, Donald Trump was on the golf course when the shots were fired. The exchange of fire involved unknown man and Secret Service agent.
CNN reporters talk more about the case, citing sources in the security services, who emphasize that the man he planned to attack the former president United States. Officers at the scene allegedly found, among other things, an AK-47 rifle.
Dangerous incident near Donald Trump. Secret Service comment
A spokesman for the Secret Service, responsible for the security of candidates in the US presidential election, quickly responded to the media reports.
“The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, is investigating a security incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2:00 p.m. The former president is safe,” he said.
The representative of the services also said that the president had been informed about the case. Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris.
Shots fired near Donald Trump. Harris: 'Violence has no place in America'
The situation in front of Donald Trump's golf club was reacted to by his presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The US Vice President condemned the political violence directed against the Republican candidate.
– I have been informed of shots fired near former President Trump and his Florida estate. I'm glad he's safe. There is no place for violence in America, she said.
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