Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity on Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said. It was not immediately clear whether the reported shots were targeted at the Republican presidential nominee. The US Secret Service said it was investigating and the incident occurred shortly before 2pm local time.
“The former president is safe,” according to the Secret Service. Two months ago, Mr Trump was shot during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, and a bullet grazed his ear. Mr Trump had returned to Florida this weekend from a West Coast visit that included a Friday night rally in Las Vegas and a Utah fundraiser.
The campaign did not immediately provide any additional details. No injuries were reported, according to a spokesperson for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The White House said President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, had both been briefed and would be kept updated on the investigation.
The White House said it was “relieved” to know Mr Trump was safe. A law enforcement official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation, said officials were trying to determine whether the shots were fired near Mr Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course or on the grounds. Mr Trump often spends the morning playing golf, before having lunch at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach, which is one of three he owns .