Former President Trump’s campaign said Sunday the GOP presidential candidate is “safe” after gunshots were reported in his vicinity in Florida.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Trump communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement.
The statement did not provide any further information, and it was not immediately clear if Trump was the target in the shooting.
Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said on X the agency is working with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a “protective incident” involving Trump shortly before 2 p.m. on Sunday. He confirmed Trump is safe.
The Hill reached out to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, West Palm Police Department, Secret Service and the Trump Organization for further comment.
Both President Biden and Vice President Harris were briefed Sunday about the incident at Trump International Golf Course, according to a White House pool report. Trump was playing golf at the course in Palm Beach County, Fla. at the time of the incident, the pool report said. The course was quickly locked down, CNN reported, citing a source familiar.
“They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team,” the pool report stated.
The incident comes nearly two months after Trump was shot in an attempted assassination on his life at a campaign rally in July.
Trump was speaking in Butler, Pa., on July 13 when the alleged shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired bullets from a nearby roof, striking the former president’s ear and killing one spectator. Two other attendees who were injured have since been released from the hospital.
Crooks, 20, was fatally shot by authorities moments after the shooting.
The attempted assassination raised concerns over the Secret Service’s lack of preparedness to protect the former president.
The fallout over the Secret Service’s prep and response to the shooting prompted Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign last week following a disastrous appearance before Congress to review the incident.
The Justice Department, through the FBI, is investigating the July shooting.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said he spoke with Trump following the reported gunshots.
“He [Trump] is one of the strongest people I’ve ever known,” Graham wrote on X. “He’s in good spirits and he is more resolved than ever to save our country.”
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Story was updated 3:39 p.m. ET