On Sunday, officials from Palm Beach County, the Secret Service, and the FBI held a press conference about the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s golf course.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff reported that the Secret Service “took proactive measures and dealt with the suspicious individual.” He added, “We identified the person responsible for the shooting near Trump’s resort.”
A Secret Service representative stated that Trump “was not far from the shooter at the golf course.” The representative explained that the Secret Service “fired at the individual” and confirmed that “Trump is safe and well, and he is at his residence.”
The representative also noted, “The threat level remains high after the shooting near Trump.” The FBI earlier announced that the shooting near Trump’s golf course “appears to be an assassination attempt” on the Republican presidential candidate.
The FBI confirmed it responded to the incident in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is investigating what seems to be an assassination attempt against former President Trump.
In response, Trump assured his supporters that he is fine. In an email to donors, Trump said, “I am safe and well.” He added, “There were gunshots nearby, but before rumors spread, I want you to hear this first: I am okay and safe. Nothing will stop me. I will never give up.”