‘Violence Has No Place In America’: Kamala, Others Respond After Shooter Targets Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris and many others released statements on Sunday reacting to the shooting that threatened the life of former President Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Authorities said they believe the gunman, who fled the scene when the Secret Service returned fire, was attempting to assassinate Trump. A ...

Sep 15, 2024 - 17:28
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‘Violence Has No Place In America’: Kamala, Others Respond After Shooter Targets Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris and many others released statements on Sunday reacting to the shooting that threatened the life of former President Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Authorities said they believe the gunman, who fled the scene when the Secret Service returned fire, was attempting to assassinate Trump. A suspect has been taken into custody. Trump previously survived a shooting in July.

Trump released a defiant statement to supporters after the Sunday attack, declaring, “There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!”

He added, “Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again.”

The White House said in a statement that said President Joe Biden and Harris “have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing.”

Biden and Harris “are relieved to know that he is safe,” the White House added. “They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”

Harris, who is facing Trump in the 2024 election, also posted to X, “I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”

Biden had not released his own statement more than three hours after the shooting took place.

Many people have reacted to the attack, including Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH).

“I’m glad President Trump is safe. I spoke to him before the news was public and he was, amazingly, in good spirits,” Vance said. “Still much we don’t know, but I’ll be hugging my kids extra tight tonight and saying a prayer of gratitude.”

A small cross-section of other responses to the shooting on Sunday, including from Trump’s allies and critics, can be read below, courtesy of posts to X:

 

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