The Trump campaign said former President Donald Trump is safe Sunday after gunshots rang out in his vicinity on his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A source familiar with the matter told NBC News that Trump was immediately rushed to safety and is safe, the source added.
In a statement, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said, “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.”
Three senior law enforcement officials told NBC News that one person is being questioned by local law enforcement and that investigators are trying to confirm whether or not a gun was found in the bushes near the golf course where Trump was playing.
“The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe,” the Secret Service said in a statement.
A senior law enforcement official briefed on the incident told NBC News that Trump was on the golf course when what sounded like gunfire was heard in the near distance.
He was between the fifth and sixth hole on the golf course when the incident occurred, a source familiar said.
As a precaution, the Secret Service moved him to safety, but there was no evidence that Trump was targeted. Local police are looking into the cause of the sound of what may have been gunfire.
In a post on X, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he had spoken with Trump following the incident. He did not share any information about Trump’s condition but added, “He is one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. He’s in good spirits and he is more resolved than ever to save our country.”
Today’s incident will not affect Trump’s campaign schedule next week, a source familiar told NBC News.
The White House said in a statement, “The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”
In a separate post on X, Vice President Kamala Harris said she had been briefed on the incident and added, “I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Ghael Fobes and Ken Dilanian contributed.
