Secret Service shot suspected gunman near Trump's golf club but Trump was not harmed.

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, while enjoying a round of golf at his West Palm Beach, Florida course, former President Donald Trump had a frightening encounter. As he was making his way through the course, a man suddenly appeared at the perimeter, brandishing an AK-style rifle. The Secret Service, tasked with protecting the former president, immediately sprang into action and fired at the intruder, who then dropped the weapon and fled in an SUV. Luckily, Trump was unharmed and the suspect was later apprehended in a nearby county.

According to officials, the weapon used in the incident was an AK-style firearm, which was recovered at the scene. Thankfully, no one was injured during the ordeal. This event was just one in a series of unexpected and alarming moments in what has been a tumultuous campaign year. Only two months prior, Trump had narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, where a bullet grazed his ear. And just a week later, his opponent, President Joe Biden, withdrew from the race.

As Trump continued his game, enjoying a beautiful day on the course, the Secret Service remained vigilant, keeping a close eye on the surrounding areas. They were a few holes ahead of him when they spotted the man with the firearm and acted swiftly to protect the former president. Golfers at the course are often visible from the fence line, making it important for agents to secure the area ahead and behind Trump as he plays. They also bring an armored vehicle onto the course as an extra precaution.

After returning from a busy trip to the West Coast, which included a rally in Las Vegas and a fundraiser in Utah, Trump was back in Florida for the weekend. He is known to start his mornings with a round of golf before having lunch at one of his three golf clubs in the state. However, since the attempted assassination, Trump's security has been heightened. When at his Trump Tower residence in New York, dump trucks are lined up outside for added protection. And at his rallies, he now speaks from behind bulletproof glass.

The White House released a statement, confirming that both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had been briefed on the situation and would be kept updated on the ongoing investigation. They expressed relief that Trump was safe. Harris also issued a statement, saying she was glad the former president was unharmed and denounced violence in America.

In a tweet, Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Trump's top allies in Congress, stated that he had spoken with the former president and that he was in good spirits, noting that he is one of the strongest people he knows. The Martin County Sheriff's Office announced on Facebook that they had made a stop on Interstate 95 and took a suspect into custody who may be connected to the shooting. The suspect was apprehended near Palm City, which is about 45 miles north of the golf course. Northbound lanes of the highway were temporarily shut down.

As the investigation continues, authorities are providing updates to Attorney General Merrick Garland. Meanwhile, Trump is preparing for his upcoming scheduled events, including a live discussion on cryptocurrency on the social media platform X, hosted by his sons. He is also set to return to the campaign trail for a town hall in Michigan and a rally in New York. Later in the week, he will attend a summit in Washington, D.C and hold a rally in North Carolina.

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