Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump Foiled

FBI reported an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump outside his Palm Beach, Florida, golf course. Trump was unharmed, and law enforcement apprehended the suspect. The incident raised concerns about security measures for candidates ahead of the November election. President Biden and VP Harris expressed relief over Trump's safety.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-09-2024 02:33 IST | Created: 16-09-2024 02:33 IST
Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump Foiled
Donald Trump

The FBI has announced the launch of an investigation following an apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump outside his golf course in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump was unharmed, according to his campaign, despite gunshots in his vicinity.

The Associated Press reported that U.S. Secret Service agents had engaged a suspect who appeared with a firearm near the club. No injuries were reported from the incident, and the suspect was later arrested in a different county, according to Martin County Sheriff William Snyder.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the situation and relieved to know Trump is safe. This incident has intensified scrutiny on security protocols for candidates as the November election approaches.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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