The Trump campaign this morning said former US President Donald Trump is “safe following gunshots in his vicinity.”
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement that did not provide additional details.
The former president was playing golf at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
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The course was immediately locked down, according to a source familiar.
The Secret Service said on X that it is working with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a protective incident involving Trump.
The Secret Service said the incident occurred shortly before 2pm local time (4am AEST).
More to come.
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